Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 and AMD FX 8320E. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD FX 8320E |
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Product Type | Processor | Processor |
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PROCESSOR | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD FX 8320E |
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Type | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD FX 8320E |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Processor Qty | 1 | 1 |
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Compatible Processor Socket | LGA775 Socket | Socket AM3+ |
Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | 32 nm |
Thermal Design Power | 95 W | 95 W |
Thermal Specification | 71.4 °C | 70.5 °C |
Architecture Features | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, streaming SIMD extensions 2, streaming SIMD extensions 3, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Intelligent Power Capability, Intel Smart Memory Access, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3, streaming SIMD extensions 4, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Thermal Monitor 2 | AMD64 technology, AMD Virtualization |
PERFORMANCE |
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Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
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Number of Threads | - | 8 threads |
Clock Speed (Frequency) | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Max Turbo Speed | - | 4 GHz |
Bus Speed | 1333 MHz | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
CACHE MEMORY |
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Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
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Cache Memory Details | L2 - 6 MB | L1 - 384 KB L2 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB |
Installed Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
Type | Advanced Smart Cache | - |
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD FX 8320E |
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Compatible Slots | 1 x processor - LGA775 Socket | 1 x processor - Socket AM3+ |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD FX 8320E |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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