Core i7-920 vs FX-8800P

Core i7-920

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2008

FX-8800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-920

4 / 8

2,866

+1.2%

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,833

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-920 is positioned at rank 997 and the FX-8800P is on rank 903, so the FX-8800P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-920

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30893%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

29191%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

21195%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6385%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5058%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4425%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2534%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2501%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2277%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2277%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2252%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2191%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2160%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2152%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2132%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

100%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

100%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

96%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

94%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

93%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

93%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

93%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

92%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

91%

#1010

Celeron 430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#1011

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

90%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8800P

#891

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1553%

#892

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1530%

#893

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1405%

#894

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1399%

#895

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1386%

#897

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1338%

#898

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1283%

#899

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1281%

#900

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1247%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The FX-8800P (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-920	FX-8800P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($79)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-920 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-920	FX-8800P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+74%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($79)	✅ More affordable ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-920 Benchmark Check

FX-8800P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-920 and FX-8800P

Core i7-920

The Core i7-920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,866 points. Launch price was $340.

FX-8800P

The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-920 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-8800P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i7-920 versus 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P — a 14.8% clock advantage for the FX-8800P (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-920 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-8800P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-920 scores 2,866 against the FX-8800P's 2,833 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-920.

Feature	Core i7-920	FX-8800P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz	3.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+27%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,866+1%	2,833

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-920 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-8800P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-920	FX-8800P
Socket	LGA1366	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-920 launched at $284 MSRP, while the FX-8800P debuted at $150. At current prices ($79 vs $45), the FX-8800P is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-920 delivers 36.3 pts/$ vs 63.0 pts/$ for the FX-8800P — making the FX-8800P the 53.8% better value option.