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Core i5-12600K vs FX-8320E

Core i5-12600K vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 141.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

vs

AMD 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 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 141.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

vs

AMD 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 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive FX-8320E on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2620 days newer than the more expensive FX-8320E.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 49% better in Dota 2 than FX-8320E - 248 vs 166 FPS
  • Up to 2% cheaper than FX-8320E - $127.23 vs $130.17
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Dota 2 than FX-8320E - $0.57 vs $0.87 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8320E

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Dota 2.
Dota 2

Dota 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

248

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

100%

Price, €

€141.22

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 141.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

166

67%

Value, €/FPS

€0.87/FPS

66%

Price, €

€144.49

97%

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 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

18%

Multi-Core

1680

14%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Core i5CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier16.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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