FX-8320

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-8320

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-8320 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,211 Rank: 700
Rank Name Score Visual
696 Core i7-4770 5,214
+0.1%
697 Pentium G4520 5,212
+0%
698 Core i7-4910MQ 5,212
+0%
699 Xeon E3-1285L v4 5,212
+0%
700 FX-8320 5,211
701 Ryzen 3 3200G 5,209
+-0%
702 Xeon E3-1545M v5 5,208
-0.1%
703 Core i5-7400 5,208
-0.1%
704 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,205
-0.1%
705 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,205
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-8320 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,766 Rank: 891
Rank Name Score Visual
887 FX-9590 4,769
+0.1%
888 Core i7-4710HQ 4,768
+0%
889 Core i5-3570K 4,767
+0%
890 Core i7-3770S 4,766
+0%
891 FX-8320 4,766
892 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,764
+-0%
893 Atom C3758 4,764
+-0%
894 Xeon X5667 4,764
+-0%
895 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,763
-0.1%
896 Core i7-8550U 4,762
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-8320 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,507 Rank: 547
Rank Name Score Visual
543 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,514
+0.1%
544 EPYC 7262 5,509
+0%
545 Xeon W-3265M 5,509
+0%
546 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,507
+0%
547 FX-8320 5,507
548 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,507
+0%
549 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,506
+-0%
550 Core i5-6600 5,506
+-0%
551 Core i3-8300T 5,505
+-0%
552 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,498
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-8320 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-8320 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-8320 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-8320 Details

For desktop users seeking a cost-effective, multi-threaded processor with integrated graphics support, the AMD FX-8320 remains a notable option from a bygone era of high-performance computing. Launched in October 2012, this eight-core processor was part of AMD's FX lineup, designed to deliver strong multitasking capabilities at a time when multi-core performance was becoming increasingly important for productivity and gaming. Although now over a decade old, the FX-8320 continues to hold relevance in budget builds or legacy systems where modern hardware is not required. Built on the Vishera microarchitecture and fabricated by GlobalFoundries at a 32 nm process, the FX-8320 features 1.2 billion transistors and a die area of 315 mm².

It operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, and includes an unlocked clock multiplier for easy overclocking. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses the FCLGA1155 socket, supports PCIe 2.0, and has a TDP of 125 W, indicating significant power consumption and the need for robust cooling. Despite lacking integrated graphics in its standard form, the FX-8320 can leverage integrated graphics when paired with compatible motherboards that include chipset-based graphics support.

The processor includes an L3 cache of 7.629 MiB and supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE, AVX, and AES-NI, enhancing its versatility in both general computing and encryption tasks. In benchmark testing, the FX-8320 achieves an Overall Score of 5211, placing it at #700 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5507 (#546) and a Multicore Score of 4766 (#890). While its single-core performance is competitive, particularly against some modern low-power processors, its multicore performance trails significantly behind current high-end CPUs. The FX-8320 is outperformed by several contemporary processors, including the Core i7-4710HQ and FX-9590, but remains faster than some lower-tier CPUs like the Xeon E3-1220 v6.

As of March 2026, the FX-8320 is best suited for retro computing, legacy system upgrades, or users with specific software requirements that benefit from its 8-core architecture. Its age and power demands make it unsuitable for modern high-performance applications, but its affordability and overclocking potential ensure it still holds niche appeal.
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AMD FX-8320

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-8320
Model Number: i3-3225
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17.5xx (unlocked)
Core Name: Vishera
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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