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Ryzen 5 5600X vs FX-8320E

Ryzen 5 5600X vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 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 $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 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 $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive FX-8320E on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 2256 days newer than the more expensive FX-8320E.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 34% better in World of Warcraft than FX-8320E - 206 vs 154 FPS
  • Up to 33% cheaper than FX-8320E - $119.89 vs $178.02
  • Up to 50% better value when playing World of Warcraft than FX-8320E - $0.58 vs $1.16 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-8320E - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 12 vs 8 threads
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

206

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.58/FPS

100%

Price, $

$119.89

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

154

75%

Value, $/FPS

$1.16/FPS

50%

Price, $

$178.02

67%

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 $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

21%

Multi-Core

1680

19%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Ryzen 5CollectionFX
VermeerCodenameVishera
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier16.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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