The FX-8320 is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $3.32 cheaper!
Advantages of the FX-8320
- Up to 3% cheaper – $91.91 vs $95.23
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
FX-8320 vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€95.23
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
FX-8320 vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8320 vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8320 vs Core i3-8100 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8320 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $169.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Vishera | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
