Is the FX-8350 noticeably faster than the FX-8320?

John Alexandropoulos · Apr 16, 2014

I want to upgrade from my i5 2320. Since I'm on a budget, should I buy an AMD FX-8320? I know it's not as good as the FX-8350 but I will use a CoolerMaster TX3 EVO and overclock the 8320 as far as it goes... will that make it equal, if not better, than an out-of-the-box 8350?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

i would spend a little more and get the i5 4570/4670 or K if you want to overclock. but, if you cant quite afford that then the 8350 is about 4%-11% faster, but you can just overclock the 8320 to be just about the same.

Eduello · Apr 16, 2014

Yes, they're the same chip. If you overclock the 8320 to 4GHz, it's technically a 8350.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

i would suggest you look for a used core i7-2600K and sell your i5-2320 online instead of changing motherboards and everything you will get similar performance out of this core i7 then you will with the FX-8320 overclocked...unless you are doing some specific tasks that require 8 logical cores, only then the swap to the AMD side would be justified...

But yes the FX-8320 and FX-8350 are the same chip, FX-9370 and FX-9590 are also the same chip only higher binned (meaning those have better chances of reaching high overclocks, but today even 8320's that come out of the digital foundry reaches 4.6ghz easily with a small voltage bump) so dont waste money if you go AMD pick the 8320 the others are their so that AMD make some more money...

ewok93 · Apr 16, 2014

The 8320 is just as good as the 8350 once overclocked, they have equal performance at equal clocks, and they can reach the same clocks, give or take about 200mhz.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

yeah, i would get this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k its the Intel
Core i5-3570K which is a little faster than the 8350, and will save you money, assuming your board can support 3rd gen i5, idk but it is the same socket.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

nevermind

Karadjgne · Apr 16, 2014

The i5-2320 Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 is the exact same socket as the I5-3570k Ivy Bridge LGA 1155,to be precise.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

we dont know if it will work cuz we dont know what mobo he has, but they are both socket 1150.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

ok np

OP, could you please tell us your mobo make and model?

John Alexandropoulos · Apr 16, 2014

WOAH GUYS, SLOW DOWN WITH THE ANSWERS!
Well, my motherboard is a real crappy one (Foxconn H61MXV) and I want to get an ASRock 990FX Extreme3. The reason I want an AMD CPU is mainly because I am on a tight budget. Now, I don't want to choose a 3570K or anything similar, not only because of the price, but also because I don't want to be two generations behind again when the Broadwell CPUs come out.

John Alexandropoulos · Apr 16, 2014

I should also mention that I would use this CPU for both gaming and rendering using Blender 3D. It goes without saying that I will try to overclock this one as much as it gets.

EricJohn2004 · Apr 16, 2014

If you think a 3570k is "falling behind", just how far "behind" you think you will be with an 8350? You'll be even further behind lol. Or actually around the same.

Just cause AMD hasn't came out with a new chip doesn't mean the 8350/8320 isn't going on 3 years old lol.

PLUS your talking about getting a new motherboard also, which would put the 8350 being MORE expensive than a simple 3570k replacement.

I have NO idea why you would want to spend more and do more work, to get a less performing chip, simply because AMD hasn't released a new CPU in a WHILE. It makes absolutely no sense to me. But, to each his own I guess.

If you DO get a 3570k, you won't be able to overclock with that motherboard, but a 3570k will be powerful enough on it's own.

And if you decide that you have to overclock and get a new CPU and a new motherbord, then why not get an i5 4670k with a 100$ Z87 motherboard. That would cost you about 309.99 total from Amazon. While a 990FX and 8350 would cost about 279.99. So you save 30 bucks with AMD, big deal.... If the 4670k and 8350 are both clocked at the same clockspeed, they'll both be the same speed in Blender. Only the 4670k will be 2x's as fast in single threaded apps and faster in games as well.

EricJohn2004 · Apr 16, 2014

If you simply want a good upgrade but want to save some cash, the obvious answer is the get an i5 3350p for 179.99, don't overclock, and call it a day.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

ericjohn, no need to get so angry at OP. however, you board can support the i5 3570(K) so, getting a i5 3570 chip will be significantly cheaper than an fx 8320 and a new mobo, and it will perform better. and there is nothing wrong with being 2 generations behind, the only thing that matters is that your computer meets your needs. and the fx 8320 is about the same age as the i5 3570, so it still wouldnt really be more current.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

Blender 3d does make great use of an 8 core CPU i use it myself all day long and can't be happier, here's what you need for EPIC performance in both games and 3d rendering apps, this kit allow overclocking of this CPU to about 4.6ghz maybe even 4.8ghz if you get a good chip:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $261.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 15:03 EDT-0400)

Sell your core i5 and mobo online and try to get the most money out of it and get this you won't be disapointed..

See blender for optimal production recommand an 8 core 64bit chip and 16gb of RAM:
http://www.blender.org/download/requirements/

logainofhades · Apr 16, 2014

Going to another i5 is a waste of money, as is going to an FX. Sandy to Ivy to Haswell were not exactly big leaps in performance. Since your board doesn't officially support the Xeon 1230 v2, your best option would be an i7 3770. What is your current graphics card? That will mean much more on the gaming side of things.

Eduello · Apr 16, 2014

paitjsu sadff :

A 1.1 GHz increase would only be possible with that cooler and a 970 motherboard if he got extremely lucky with the chip. With my motherboard, you could push a 8350 to 4.8 GHz, maybe higher if you get lucky, but there's no way a 970 chipset mobo can overclock +1.3GHz.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

logainofhades :

i disagree this time logain this user is looking for performance in games and 3d rendering applications (Blender 3d mentionned above) and for those hyperthreading is a waste it's not used in most games and applications, wheter you like it or not for him the best CPU that will fit is needs is in the AMD line-up otherwise he's looking at a 6 core intel i7-4930k or 4960k and those are WAY WAY WAY overpriced...

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

Eduello :

You can defenetly push this CPU upward of 4.6ghz on this mobo, check the specs this one is a beast :
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4717#ov

This motherboard feature the best delivery power system in the industry as of today, 8+2 power phase, high quality VRM's mosfets heatsinks, the quality on this board is just outrageous it is better then even most of the 990FX board...this board is a latter design by gigabyte in order to support the 140w 9370 and 9590 chips...it's meant for overclockers (like me BTW) who like to push things to the breacking point...the fact that its a 970 board has nothing to do with it's quality/OC capability, sorry this is hands down the best board for the price, only down side to it is no CFX/SLI the 2nd pcie slot is 4x...all else is TOP NOTCH, my 8320 reached 4.72ghz on it last weak...

logainofhades · Apr 16, 2014

paitjsu sadff :

An i7 3770 would be an improvement in both games and rendering vs his i5. Ivy is a bit faster, than Sandy, and the 3770 is clocked higher and turbos higher. His i5 only turbos to 3.3 and the 3770's base clock is 3.4 with a turbo to 3.9. Also, it would not require a new motherboard and a new copy of windows. FX 8320 is not going to be any real improvement in games, but will be helpful in rendering, I agree. The most sensible upgrade still is a 3770.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

logainofhades :

nahh he listed is motherboard and it's a low end one i don't think the 3770 will fit this board even with bios update, he need a new board anyway...and the FX 8 core CPU is a perfect match for his need and will serve him very well in the future as well...

Danbuscus25 · Apr 16, 2014

ok, so OP, we are saying dont go for amd, it would be more expensive and be a downgrade. if you are lagging bacause of the graphics card, just get a new graphics card. but if you are lagging because of the cpu, with the mobo you have, you could get any socket 1150 chip supposedly, although some chips arent technically supported, as stated above.

logainofhades · Apr 16, 2014

I was able to look their board up earlier and it does support it.

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/ProductDetail.aspx?T=motherboard&U=en-us0000522

paitjsu sadff · Apr 16, 2014

intel fans, for rendering and gaming and for future proofing the FX 8 core CPU's are just as good...they are better for rendering and in many other tasks requiring high amount of computation the 8 logical computing units on these can be VERY handy for some users now i would like if you would please stop bashing them

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