FX-8320 vs Core i7-4860EQ

FX-8320

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4 GHz2012

Core i7-4860EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8320

8 / 8

5,472

0.0%

Athlon X4 830

Athlon X4 880K

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

FX-8140

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4860EQ

4 / 8

5,508

+0.7%

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 i7-4860EQ is on rank 1021, so the FX-8320 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 FX-8320

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9627%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9096%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6605%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1990%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1576%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1379%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

790%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

779%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

710%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

710%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

702%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

683%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

673%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

670%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

664%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

100%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

99%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

99%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

99%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

99%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

99%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

99%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

98%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

98%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

97%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

97%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

97%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4860EQ

#1009

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2312%

#1010

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2278%

#1011

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2091%

#1012

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2082%

#1013

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2063%

#1015

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1992%

#1016

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1910%

#1017

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1907%

#1018

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1856%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-8320 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4860EQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-8320	Core i7-4860EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-8320 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 38% cheaper ($50 vs $80) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-8320	Core i7-4860EQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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.

FX-8320 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4860EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8320 and Core i7-4860EQ

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 i7-4860EQ

The Core i7-4860EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,508 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The FX-8320 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4860EQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8320 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-8320 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4860EQ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the FX-8320 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The FX-8320 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4860EQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8320 scores 5,472 against the Core i7-4860EQ's 5,508 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4860EQ.

Feature	FX-8320	Core i7-4860EQ
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+94%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+3100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,472	5,508
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	458	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,791	—

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8320 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4860EQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-8320	Core i7-4860EQ
Socket	AM3+	BGA1364
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8320) / not specified (Core i7-4860EQ). Primary use case: FX-8320 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: FX-8320 rivals Core i5-3570.

Feature	FX-8320	Core i7-4860EQ
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Productivity	—

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Value Analysis

The FX-8320 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Core i7-4860EQ debuted at $434. At current prices ($50 vs $80), the FX-8320 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8320 delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 68.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-4860EQ — making the FX-8320 the 45.5% better value option.