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Core i9-12900K vs FX-8320E

Core i9-12900K vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $289 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 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 61 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $289 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 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 61 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 2620 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320E.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 36% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than FX-8320E - 205 vs 151 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 24 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8320E

  • Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $178.02 vs $289.0
  • Up to 16% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i9-12900K - $1.18 vs $1.41 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

205

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.41/FPS

84%

Price, $

$289

61%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $289 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

151

74%

Value, $/FPS

$1.18/FPS

100%

Price, $

$178.02

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 $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

17%

Multi-Core

1680

11%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Core i9CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0x
Multiplier16.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900K or FX-8320E

Horizon Zero Dawn, 1920 x 1080, Ultimate

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