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FX-8320E vs Core i7-12700K

FX-8320E vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

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Updated 58 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

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Updated 64 minutes ago

FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper FX-8320E on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8320E is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2620 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320E.

Advantages of FX-8320E

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $144.49 vs $168.01
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-12700K - $0.99 vs $1.02 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Forza Horizon 5 than FX-8320E - 183 vs 162 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics
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Forza Horizon 5

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AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

162

89%

Value, €/FPS

€0.99/FPS

100%

Price, €

€160.38

100%

Value Winner

AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

183

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

97%

Price, €

€186.49

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Game Graphics

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AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

18%

Multi-Core

1680

12%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo

FX-8320E

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Sep 2nd, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
FXCollectionCore i7
VisheraCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM3+SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
8Threads
20
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
16.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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