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FX-8350

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8 Cores, 8 Threads @4.0GHz, Piledriver.
Release date: Q4 2012.

Average Bench: 60.8% (568th of 1442)

Based on 313,196 user benchmarks.  Devices: 178BFBFF00600F20, Model: AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor

In terms of raw single-core performance the flagship AMD FX-8350 is lagging behind intel's processor line-up by over two generations. The PassMark Single Thread scores for the i5-2500K vs the FX-8350 are 1863 to 1520 which shows that in terms of raw per-core processing the FX-8350 is lagging the two year old i5 by 23%. Where the AMD FX makes up is on multi-core performance, with a score of 9156 vs 6745, the AMD leads the Intel 2500K by 36% making it the far more capable multi-threaded server orientated performer. The 8350 is also cheaper but significantly more power hungry which counts strongly against it as a server proposition. The FX-8350 could be a good fit for specific server use cases but for general consumer use, which is single and dual core intensive, Intel's two year old i5-2500K delivers better performance. [May '13 CPUPro]

Poor: 48%Average: 60.8% Great: 68%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The AMD FX-8350 averaged 39.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 81Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 64.3Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the AMD FX-8350 is just 19.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the AMD FX-8350 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 353Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 341Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 313,196 samples)
Rank 56860.8%
Min Avg Max
65.3 Memory 81 91.8
42.1 1-Core 64.3 73.3
82.8 2-Core 122 143
55.4% 89.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
146 4-Core 221 254
226 8-Core 341 397
34.8% 281 Pts
Min Avg Max
235 64-Core 353 411
21.9% 353 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
63.4% Good
Memory 83.1
1-Core 70.3
2-Core 131
58% 94.7 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 358
37% 298 Pts
64-Core 404
25% 404 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
61.9% Good
Memory 81
1-Core 65.3
2-Core 125
56% 90.6 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 404
39% 319 Pts
64-Core 407
25% 407 Pts
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
60.8% Good
Memory 80.1
1-Core 68
2-Core 128
57% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 328
35% 277 Pts
64-Core 327
20% 327 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 71.4
1-Core 35.8
2-Core 68.9
40% 58.7 Pts
4-Core 122
8-Core 180
19% 151 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,717,057 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $225 @ launch in Oct '12
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Gaming
Gaming 22%
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Desktop
Desktop 67%
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Workstation
Workstation 18%
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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P - $149

CPU
FX-8350AMD  $130Bench 61%, 313,196 samples941x
GPU
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples279x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples180x
RX 580AMD  $130Bench 52%, 360,351 samples158x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples140x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples109x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples86x
RAM
HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBKingstonBench 46%, 10,715 samples148x
HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GBKingstonBench 41%, 7,567 samples68x
HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GBKingstonBench 39%, 4,786 samples61x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $366

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 Comments

USA-User
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9,834

Official site www.amd.com/...

The industry’s first and only native 8-core desktop processor...

  • CPU Model: FX-8350
  • CPU Line: AMD FX 8-Core Black Edition
  • Frequency: 4000
  • Socket Type: AM3+
  • Power Wattage: 125
Added 11 years ago.
USA-User
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9,834

Disliked (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Comment 

I love it...for the price. Octacore processing that pushes multicore functionality to a hardcore intel quad core at a better price. If the motherboards were cheaper, I would go intel sooner. Although their processors at the same functionality and power are around the same price, the competing mobos are more expensive. A sabertooth and flagship cpu combo at 400 dollars, you can't beat that price per performance. Intel is the overall winner, but on a budget, this CPU is not a bad replacement—Sep '14

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Purchased based on what I could afford, so I'm not going to whine about what benchmark scores I get, I bought CPU for $130, Gigabyte MB for 130, Intel was going to have to be another 100 or more, ...just wasnt going to pay that much. Plus, Intel has habit of changing/dumping socket standards, AMD keeps theirs, so I look forward to dropping new CPU in same board in the future.....I've got too many other things I need to spend money on...this is fine.—Mar '15

GBR-User
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5,780

Disliked

5 months ago.

Comment 

Still (one of) the best bang for buck options when faced with the new motherboard + CPU upgrade choice works out 30% cheaper than buying equivalent or better Intel option and you'll probably have a longer upgrade cycle. Runs stable with a 400mhz, 10% overclock, needs a proper cooler but so do Intel.—Dec '14

HKG-User
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5,504

Poor

3 years ago.

can update with old motherboard

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,776

Good

14 months ago.

Сидел на данном фуфике какое-то время. В прямых руках просто рвёт и мечет, а цена - 9к деревянных за проц + норм мамка - это просто лучший выбор для бич-сборок.

IND-User
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4,772

Excellent

4 months ago.

Great processor for the money. Very reliable and tried and trusted.

ROU-User
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4,615

Excellent

4 months ago.

This thing was very good value.... until the R3 3300x shot it in the head :)

FRA-User
Avatar level
4,573

Terrible

11 months ago.

weak processor it should not be called "bulldozer"

Comment 

excellent processeur en hyperthread, fait tourner mon SLI de 780 GTX à 100 pour 100 , les deux dcuii à 100/100.Donc, pas de problemes, jamais sur les genoux et toujours de la réserve .trés bon en encodage—Apr '15

POL-User
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4,564

Excellent

2 months ago.

Very good cpu can handle GTX 1060 6gb :)

ESP-User
Avatar level
3,729

Excellent

17 months ago.

A lot of years with it and still fighting

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,510

Good

3 months ago.

ruined my whole pc with constant shut downs

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,261

Excellent

3 years ago.

this amd cpu is really good. people always said it lose to intel, idk why. for me, i always have freeze when i use intel cpu, and i respect amd more as they always be the innovator.

THA-User
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3,168

Excellent

6 months ago.

Good performance, big difference when I upgraded from fx 8300!

SVK-User
Avatar level
2,448

Excellent

2 months ago.

i got 8 years old Pc and this beast od cpu is old but good I just love it

Comment 

Best I could have.—Mar '15

NOR-User
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2,290

Excellent

3 years ago.

Great for overclocking, and for it's age it really is great

DNK-User
Avatar level
2,212

Good

3 years ago.

It's bad. Almost all FX cpu's are

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,072

Average

10 years ago.

CRI-User
Avatar level
1,218

Terrible

3 months ago.

i have one and i can run most games

RavenBailiff
Avatar level
314

Average

4 years ago.

Well, its my cpu

ViceCity
Avatar level
118

Excellent

5 years ago.

great cpu

TheWildShadow55
Avatar level
116

Excellent

4 years ago.

This CPU is HIGHKEY slept on. Sure it's old and the FX series were notably bad for heat problems, but if you spend more than $10 on a CPU cooler, you'll honestly be fine! These go great in modern budget gaming PCs, heck mine outperforms a couple ryzens when overclocked. This thing only gets hate because of the clowning neckbeards in the PC gaming community who drop $2k on new builds yearly

Tucker
Avatar level
108

Very good

11 years ago.

The FX 8-Core Black gives the i5 3570K a run for its money on multi-threaded workstation loads. There is, however, no clear winner because the FX 8-Core has weaker single threaded and therefore real world consumer performance and is also less energy efficiency. Overall this is a refreshingly strong contender from AMD and holds its own in the upper value segment of the server orientated CPU market.

NorthStar
Avatar level
54

Poor

3 years ago.

Not a great CPU, but also not a bad CPU. This is a below-average gaming CPU and a mediocre workstation CPU. The FX-8350 is almost 8 years old now (as of October 2020) and should not be considered for any newer builds. If you have a compatible AM3+ motherboard, and can find the FX-8350 for less and $75 USD, then you may consider upgrading to it. Otherwise, stay away from the FX-8350.

woxozzPC
Avatar level
28

Good

5 years ago.

This CPU is excellent for people building entry-level Gaming PC's and entry-level Workstations. This CPU is also great for just a basic desktop PC build. However, due to the release of the Ryzen series, this CPU is relatively primitive. There are a lot of these on the used market that you can get for $30-$50.

haominghm
Avatar level
22

Terrible

5 years ago.

Feels bad about the temperature

aweaver255
Avatar level
20

Outstanding

7 years ago.

Great overclocking, cool temps, great value, great workstation use

Strelka
Avatar level
18

Excellent

3 years ago.

People may hate on the 8350, but this is my favorite chip of all time. So many memories of this very chip and I can't believe I can still use it in 2021. If your getting into PC gaming and have no money, I suggest considering this guy to start like I did.

1Man
Avatar level
16

Excellent

5 years ago.

Running at 4.6GHZ for more than 2 years now on a Noctua cooler, idles @ 33c, max temp 64c. Will only upgrade if /when it dies or RAM prices are more sensible.

jadygamer
Avatar level
12

Good

8 years ago.

Nice Budget Gaming GPU

pojogermany
Avatar level
12

Excellent

6 years ago.

My first prozessor with overcloacking. Couldn't get it to 5GHZ but still loved it anyway. RIP my old friend

EthanCrane22
Avatar level
12

Excellent

5 years ago.

I love my old FX-8350, just wish it ran a bit lower on power!

caseyben
Avatar level
10

Good

4 years ago.

I use it for work., I am an IT specialist. The processor holds up to my work load of multiple tabs open.

timfocak
Avatar level
8

Poor

3 years ago.

For 2020 standarts, its a poor cpu. Cheapest 4 core cpu's beat fx 8350 to the ground. It uses too much power for very little performance. It's only good if you can find a really cheap fx8350+mobo+16gb ddr3 ram combo.

Nikstav
Avatar level
8

Excellent

8 months ago.

Best oc cpu

Ramshaka
Avatar level
4

Very good

7 years ago.

Why is this chip still such a beast? I'm honestly blown away by how much staying power this old of a system build has had for me. Granted, I've been through three graphics cards, and this last one (gtx 1080 hybrid FTW) is going to transfer into a new build this year, but I really have no need or desire to put this old thing out to pasture, just yet. It'll serve for years to come, most likely, as a starter PC for my youngest child (likely with an RX 480).

davidmamales
Avatar level
4

Excellent

4 years ago.

I had the AMD FX-8350 model in my previous gaming rig that i built and it lasted me 5 years with no hi-cups, played every game that i ran on it, this was in 2014 when it released, i retired this CPU and got the Ryzen no regrets.

A.Martin
Avatar level
2

Very good

9 years ago.

Good overclocking and multicore performance

Jamster
Avatar level
2

Excellent

5 years ago.

One of the best bang for bucks. Will handle most if not any games still!

thecomicreader
Avatar level
2

Poor

5 years ago.

Surely works in general but delivers less than mediocre results in cpu intense games

Azraltarux
Avatar level
2

Excellent

4 years ago.

From 4.1 to 5.1 Ghz and 27C. Idle temp / 68-70 heavy load temp, water cooler and 1.7 Cinebench score for under 60 $ is by far the best price/value CPU on the market, at least for me.

Cedup
Avatar level
2

Excellent

7 months ago.

Build sooo many systems with it...

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