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AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core i5-3550: What is the difference?

28points

AMD FX-8350

35points

Intel Core i5-3550

€91

Comparison winner

61 facts in comparison

AMD FX-8350

Intel Core i5-3550

Why is AMD FX-8350 better than Intel Core i5-3550?

2.42x faster CPU speed?
8 x 4GHzvs4 x 3.3GHz
266MHz higher ram speed?
1866MHzvs1600MHz
4 more CPU threads?
8vs4
0.5GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.2GHzvs3.7GHz
7MB bigger L2 cache?
8MBvs1MB
2MB bigger L3 cache?
8MBvs6MB
Has an unlocked multiplier?
128KB bigger L1 cache?
384KBvs256KB

Why is Intel Core i5-3550 better than AMD FX-8350?

10nm smaller semiconductor size?
22nmvs32nm
48W lower TDP?
77Wvs125W
16. 39% higher PassMark result?
6897vs5926
Has integrated graphics?
1 newer version of PCI Express (PCIe)?
3vs2
4.6GB/s more memory bandwidth?
25.6GB/svs21GB/s
26.42% higher PassMark result (single)?
1976vs1563
0.5MB/core more L3 cache per core?
1.5MB/corevs1MB/core

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i7-3770

AMD FX-8350

Intel Core i7-4770

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3470

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3570

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3570K

AMD FX-8350

AMD FX-9590

Intel Core i5-3550

AMD Ryzen 3 4300U

AMD FX-8350

AMD FX-6300

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-2500

AMD FX-8350

Intel Core i7-3770

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i7-3770K

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-4570

AMD FX-8350

AMD FX-8320

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-6500

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-4440

Price comparison

AMD FX-8350

Buy used:

€54

Product		Store	Price
	AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3. ..AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.2GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 16MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000457BOX, Schwarz		€93

User reviews

Overall rating

AMD FX-8350

5 User reviews

AMD FX-8350

9.8/10

5 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0.0/10

0 User reviews

Features

Value for money

9.6/10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Gaming

9.6/10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

9.2/10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Reliability

9.6/10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Energy efficiency

8.6/10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

CPU speed

8 x 4GHz

4 x 3.3GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.

CPU threads

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

4.2GHz

3.7GHz

When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.

L2 cache

A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L1 cache

A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L2 core

1MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

L3 core

1MB/core

1.5MB/core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

Benchmarks

PassMark result

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.

Cinebench R20 (multi) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 (single) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Geekbench 5 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender (bmw27) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

Blender (classroom) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

performance per watt

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

∅

Not applicable

650MHz

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

GPU turbo

∅

Not applicable

1150MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

GPU execution units

∅

Not applicable

A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.

supported displays

∅

Not applicable

Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.

DirectX version

∅

Not applicable

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenGL version

∅

Not applicable

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

1866MHz

1600MHz

It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

21GB/s

25.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

DDR memory version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

maximum memory amount

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

bus transfer rate

5.4GT/s

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Supports ECC memory

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

eMMC version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.

bus speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Features

instruction sets

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, F16C, MMX

Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.

uses multithreading

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.

bits executed at a time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.

Has TrustZone

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

front-end width

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better

Has NX bit

✔AMD FX-8350

✔Intel Core i5-3550

NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.

VFP version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.

Miscellaneous

Has AES

✔AMD FX-8350

✔Intel Core i5-3550

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Price comparison

AMD FX-8350

Buy used:

€54

Product		Store	Price
	AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3…AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.2GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 16MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000457BOX, Schwarz		€93

AMD FX-9590 vs Intel Core i5-3550: What is the difference?

30points

AMD FX-9590

35points

Intel Core i5-3550

€235

Comparison winner

61 facts in comparison

AMD FX-9590

Intel Core i5-3550

Why is AMD FX-9590 better than Intel Core i5-3550?

2.85x faster CPU speed?
8 x 4.7GHzvs4 x 3.3GHz
266MHz higher ram speed?
1866MHzvs1600MHz
4 more CPU threads?
8vs4
1. 3GHz higher turbo clock speed?
5GHzvs3.7GHz
7MB bigger L2 cache?
8MBvs1MB
1.53x higher PassMark result?
10535vs6897
2MB bigger L3 cache?
8MBvs6MB
Has an unlocked multiplier?

Why is Intel Core i5-3550 better than AMD FX-9590?

10nm smaller semiconductor size?
22nmvs32nm
143W lower TDP?
77Wvs220W
Has integrated graphics?
1 newer version of PCI Express (PCIe)?
3vs2
4.6GB/s more memory bandwidth?
25.6GB/svs21GB/s
12.53% higher PassMark result (single)?
1976vs1756
0.5MB/core more L3 cache per core?
1.5MB/corevs1MB/core
9.5 higher clock multiplier?
33vs23.5

AMD FX-9590

AMD FX-8350

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i7-3770

AMD FX-9590

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3470

AMD FX-9590

Intel Core i7-3770

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3570

AMD FX-9590

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-3570K

AMD FX-9590

AMD FX-8320

Intel Core i5-3550

AMD Ryzen 3 4300U

AMD FX-9590

Intel Core i7-4790K

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-2500

AMD FX-9590

AMD FX-4300

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i7-3770K

AMD FX-9590

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-4570

AMD FX-9590

AMD FX-6300

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-6500

AMD FX-9590

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition

Intel Core i5-3550

Intel Core i5-4440

Price comparison

AMD FX-9590

Buy used:

€180

Product		Store	Price
	Amd FX-9370 Black Edition (FD9370FHHKWOX. ..Amd FX-9370 Black Edition (FD9370FHHKWOX), 4,4 GHz, Sockel AM3+		€100
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Box, One size		€314

User reviews

Overall rating

AMD FX-9590

1 User reviews

AMD FX-9590

10.0/10

1 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0.0/10

0 User reviews

Features

Value for money

10.0/10

1 votes

No reviews yet

Gaming

9.0/10

1 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

10.0/10

1 votes

No reviews yet

Reliability

10.0/10

1 votes

No reviews yet

Energy efficiency

3.0/10

1 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

CPU speed

8 x 4.7GHz

4 x 3.3GHz

CPU threads

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

3.7GHz

When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔AMD FX-9590

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.

L2 cache

A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L1 cache

A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L2 core

1MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

L3 core

1MB/core

1.5MB/core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

Benchmarks

PassMark result

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.

Cinebench R20 (multi) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 (single) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Geekbench 5 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender (bmw27) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

Blender (classroom) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

performance per watt

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

∅

Not applicable

650MHz

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

GPU turbo

∅

Not applicable

1150MHz

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

GPU execution units

∅

Not applicable

A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.

supported displays

∅

Not applicable

Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.

DirectX version

∅

Not applicable

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenGL version

∅

Not applicable

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Memory

RAM speed

1866MHz

1600MHz

It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

21GB/s

25.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

DDR memory version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

maximum memory amount

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

bus transfer rate

5.4GT/s

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Supports ECC memory

✖AMD FX-9590

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

eMMC version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

bus speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Features

instruction sets

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, F16C, MMX

Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.

uses multithreading

✖AMD FX-9590

✖Intel Core i5-3550

bits executed at a time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.

Has TrustZone

✖AMD FX-9590

✖Intel Core i5-3550

A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

front-end width

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better

Has NX bit

✔AMD FX-9590

✔Intel Core i5-3550

NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.

VFP version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.

Miscellaneous

Has AES

✔AMD FX-9590

✔Intel Core i5-3550

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Price comparison

AMD FX-9590

Buy used:

€180

Product		Store	Price
	Amd FX-9370 Black Edition (FD9370FHHKWOX…Amd FX-9370 Black Edition (FD9370FHHKWOX), 4,4 GHz, Sockel AM3+		€100
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Box, One size		€314

AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core i5-3550: What is the difference?

28points

AMD FX-8350

35points

Intel Core i5-3550

€ 91

Comparison winner

vs

61 facts compared

AMD FX-8350

Intel Core i5-3550

Why is AMD FX-8350 better than Intel Core i5-3550?

2. 42x higher CPU speed?
8 x 4GHz vs 4 x 3.3GHz

266MHz higher RAM speed?
1866MHz vs 1600MHz

4 more CPU threads?
8 vs 4

0.5GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.2GHz vs 3.7GHz

7MB more L2 cache?
8MB vs 1MB

2MB more L3 cache?
8MB vs 6MB

Has an unlocked multiplier?

128KB more L1 cache?
384KB vs 256KB

Smaller 10nm semiconductors?
22nm vs 32nm

48W below TDP?
77W vs 125W

16.39% higher PassMark score?
6897 vs 5926

Has integrated graphics?

1 Is the PCI Express (PCIe) version newer?
3 vs 2

4.6GB/s more memory bandwidth?
25.6GB/s vs 21GB/s

26. 42% higher PassMark score (single)?
1976 vs 1563

0.5MB/core more L3 cache per core? AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

vs

Intel Core i5-1135G7

AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

vs

Intel Core i5-12500H

Intel Core i5-1135G7

vs

Intel Core i5-1235U

9000 4 AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

vs

Intel Core i7-12700H

AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

vs

Intel Core i3-1115G4

Intel Core i3-1215U

vs

Intel Core i5-1135G7

AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

vs

Intel Core i5-11300H

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

vs

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 9 0003

vs

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Price Comparison

AMD FX-8350

Buy used:

€54
90 223

Product Store Price

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3. ..AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.6 GHz, Max Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.2GHz, 6 Kerne, L3-Cache 16MB, Socket AM4) 100-100000457BOX, Schwarz €93

User Reviews

Overall Rating

AMD FX-8350

5 User Reviews

AMD FX-8350

9.8 /10

5 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0 User reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0.0 /10

0 User reviews

Features

Value for money

9.6 /10

5 votes

No reviews yet

5 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

9.2 /10

5 votes

No reviews yet

Reliability

9.6 /10

5 votes

No reviews yet 9 0003

Energy efficiency

8.6 /10

5 votes

No reviews yet 4GHz

4 x 3.3GHz

CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second it can perform processor, considering all its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores.

processor thread

More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

4.2GHz

3.7GHz

When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.

Has unlocked multiplier

✔AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.

L2 Cache

More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L3 cache

More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L1 cache

More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L2 core

1MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.

L3 core

1MB/core

1.5MB/core

More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core.

Geotagging

PassMark result

This benchmark measures CPU performance using multithreading.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures processor performance using a thread of execution.

Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 result (single core)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures multi-core processor performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Geekbench 5 result (single core)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender test result (bmw27)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender benchmark (bmw27) measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.

Blender result (classroom)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.

performance per watt

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

This means that the processor is more efficient, giving more performance per watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

∅

N/A

650MHz

Graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

turbo GPU

∅

N/A

1150MHz

When the GPU is running below its limits, it may jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.

GPU Execution Units

∅

N/A

A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with more execution units can provide better graphics.

monitor support

∅

N/A

By using multiple displays, you can expand your workspace, making it easier to work across multiple applications.

DirectX version

∅

N/A

DirectX is used in games with a new version that supports better graphics.

OpenGL version

∅

N/A

The newer the OpenGL version, the better the graphics in games.

OpenCL version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Some applications use OpenCL to take advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions are more functional and better quality.

texture units (TMUs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

TMUs take texture units and map them to the geometric layout of the 3D scene. More TMUs generally means texture information is processed faster.

ROPs Imaging Units

∅

N/A

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, such as writing the final pixel data to memory and for performing other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the appearance of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

1866MHz

1600MHz

Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

21GB/s

25.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.

DDR memory version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of RAM. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.

maximum memory

Maximum memory (RAM).

bus baud rate

5.4GT/s

The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device.

Supports memory troubleshooting code

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Memory troubleshooting code can detect and repair data corruption. It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.

eMMC version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

A newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.

bus frequency

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device

Functions

instruction sets

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX

90 004 SSE 4.2 , SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, F16C, MMX

Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU executes for certain functions.

uses multithreading

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides better performance by dividing each physical processor core into logical cores, also known as threads. Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.

bits transmitted at the same time

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening.

Has TrustZone

✖AMD FX-8350

✖Intel Core i5-3550

The technology is integrated into the processor to ensure device security when using features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

interface width

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8350)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Processor can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), which means the processor performs better

Has NX bit

✔AMD FX-8350

✔Intel Core i5-3550

NX bit helps protect your computer from virus attacks.

VFP version

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The floating point vector (VFP) is used by the processor to provide enhanced performance in areas such as digital imaging.

Other

Has AES

✔AMD FX-8350

✔Intel Core i5-3550

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Price comparison

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AMD FX-8320 vs Intel Core i 5-3550: what’s the difference

28 points

AMD FX-8320

35 points

Intel Core i5-3550

Comparison winner

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61 facts in comparison

AMD FX-8320

Intel Core i5- 3550

Why AMD FX-8320 is better than Intel Core i5- 3550?

2.12x higher CPU speed?
8 x 3.5GHz vs 4 x 3.3GHz

266MHz higher RAM speed?
1866MHz vs 1600MHz

4 more CPU threads?
8 vs 4

0. 3GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4GHz vs 3.7GHz

7MB more L2 cache?
8MB vs 1MB

18.88% higher PassMark score?
8199 vs 6897

2MB more L3 cache?
8MB vs 6MB

Has an unlocked multiplier?

Why is Intel Core i5-3550 better than AMD FX-8320?

Smaller 10nm semiconductors?
22nm vs 32nm

48W below TDP?
77W vs 125W

Does it have integrated graphics?

1 Is the PCI Express (PCIe) version newer?
3 vs 2

4.6GB/s more memory bandwidth?
25.6GB/s vs 21GB/s

40.84% higher PassMark score (single)?
1976 vs 1403

0.5MB/core more L3 cache per core? AMD FX-8320

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Price Comparison

User Reviews

Overall Rating

AMD FX-8320

2 User reviews

AMD FX- 8320

8. 0 /10

2 User Reviews

Intel Core i5-3550

0 User Reviews 0.0 /10

0 User reviews 9Games

8.0 /10

2 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

8.5 /10

2 votes

No reviews yet

Reliability

9.0 9024 6 /10

2 votes

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Energy efficiency

8.0 /10

2 votes

No reviews yet

Performance

CPU speed

8 x 3.5GHz

4 x 3.3GHz

CPU speed shows how much processing cycles per second can be performed by a processor, considering all of its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores.

processor thread

More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

3.7GHz

When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔AMD FX-8320

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.

L2 Cache

More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L3 cache

More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L1 cache

More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L2 core

1MB/core

0.25MB/core

More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.

L3 core

1MB/core

1.5MB/core

More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core.

Geotagging

PassMark result

This benchmark measures CPU performance using multithreading.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures processor performance using a thread of execution.

Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 result (single core)

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Geekbench 5 result (single core)

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender test result (bmw27)

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender benchmark (bmw27) measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.

Blender (classroom) result

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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.

performance per watt

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

This means that the processor is more efficient, giving more performance per watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

∅

N/A

650MHz

The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

turbo GPU

∅

N/A

1150MHz

When the GPU is running below its limits, it may jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.

GPU actuators

∅

N/A

A graphics processing unit (GPU) with more execution units can provide better graphics.

monitor support

∅

N/A

By using multiple displays, you can expand your workspace, making it easier to work across multiple applications.

DirectX version

∅

N/A

DirectX is used in games with a new version that supports better graphics.

OpenGL version

∅

N/A

The newer the OpenGL version, the better the graphics in games.

OpenCL version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Some applications use OpenCL to take advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions are more functional and better quality.

texture units (TMUs)

∅

Not applicable

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

TMUs take texture units and map them to the geometric layout of the 3D scene. More TMUs generally means texture information is processed faster.

ROPs Imaging Units

∅

N/A

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, such as writing the final pixel data to memory and for performing other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the appearance of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

1866MHz

1600MHz

Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

21GB/s

25.6GB/s

This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.

DDR memory version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of RAM. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.

maximum memory

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Maximum amount of memory (RAM).

bus baud rate

5.4GT/s

The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device.

Supports memory debug code

✖AMD FX-8320

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Memory debug code can detect and repair data corruption. It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.

eMMC version

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

A newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.

bus frequency

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device

Functions

instruction sets

SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX

90 004 SSE 4.2 , SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, F16C, MMX

Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU executes for certain functions.

uses multithreading

✖AMD FX-8320

✖Intel Core i5-3550

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides better performance by dividing each physical processor core into logical cores, also known as threads. Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.

bits transmitted at the same time

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD FX-8320)

Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-3550)

NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening.