FX-8320 vs Core i5-4690S
FX-8320
Core i5-4690S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 FX-8320 is positioned at rank 566 and the Core i5-4690S is on rank 845, so the FX-8320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8320
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+278%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-8320 and Core i5-4690S
FX-8320
The FX-8320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,472 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-4690S
The Core i5-4690S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,476 points. Launch price was $224.
Processing Power
The FX-8320 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4690S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8320 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-8320 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690S — a 2.5% clock advantage for the FX-8320 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The FX-8320 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4690S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8320 scores 5,472 against the Core i5-4690S's 5,476 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4690S.
| Feature | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,472 | 5,476 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 458 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,791 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8320 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4690S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8320) / not specified (Core i5-4690S). Primary use case: FX-8320 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: FX-8320 rivals Core i5-3570.
| Feature | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
Value Analysis
The FX-8320 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Core i5-4690S debuted at $306. At current prices ($50 vs $189), the FX-8320 is $139 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8320 delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 29.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4690S — making the FX-8320 the 116.3% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8320 | Core i5-4690S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-45% | $306 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-74% | $189 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.4+277% | 29.0 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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