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FX-8350

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

Average Bench: 65.8% (402nd of 1307)

Based on 300,263 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: 56%Average: 65.8% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 66%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The AMD FX-8350 averaged 34.1% 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 82.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 73.5Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the AMD FX-8350 is just 16.9%. 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 Mixed Speed 460Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 454Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 300,263 samples)
Rank 40265.8%
Min Avg Max
72.2 Memory 82.4 91.7
57.5 1-Core 73.5 82.1
105 2-Core 142 162
61.4% 99.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
200 4-Core 267 309
284 8-Core 454 531
45.5% 360 Pts
Min Avg Max
324 64-Core 460 536
30.9% 460 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.7 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
73.1% Very good
Memory 82.3
1-Core 88.4
2-Core 163
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 580
58% 463 Pts
64-Core 564
38% 564 Pts
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
70.6% Very good
Memory 90.4
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 144
65% 103 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 490
48% 383 Pts
64-Core 481
32% 481 Pts
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
67.2% Good
Memory 83.9
1-Core 75.7
2-Core 144
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 468
47% 371 Pts
64-Core 480
32% 480 Pts
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 73.1
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 135
55% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 492
44% 360 Pts
64-Core 484
32% 484 Pts
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 63.2
2-Core 112
53% 83.1 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 229
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 231
16% 231 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 42,096,784 CPUs tested.

 Prices

MSRP ≈ $225 @ launch in Oct '12
BHPhotoUS $1302 years
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Gaming
Gaming 27%
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Desktop
Desktop 72%
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Workstation
Workstation 23%
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Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

CPU
FX-8350AMD  $130Bench 66%, 300,263 samples4,015x
GPU
GTX 960Nvidia  $198Bench 34%, 323,151 samples685x
GTX 970Nvidia  $340Bench 51%, 677,318 samples672x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 743,604 samples667x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 104%, 772,089 samples403x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $66Bench 54%, 290,857 samples305x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 66%, 270,305 samples271x
RAM
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 58%, 82,165 samples613x
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GBHyperX  $35Bench 50%, 31,573 samples225x
Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 55%, 60,732 samples206x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $428

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 Comments

USA-User
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7,738

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 8 years ago.
USA-User
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Disliked (edit your comment) Add link

23 days ago.

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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
Avatar level
4,812

Poor

1 month ago.

Can still run old games like skyrim and minecraft, to a mediocre degree, however for the same price you can get the i5-10400f for a way better gaming experience

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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4,728

Poor

8 months ago.

can update with old motherboard

RUS-User
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4,144

Excellent

1 month 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.

FRA-User
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3,841

Liked

1 month ago.

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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3,718

Excellent

3 months ago.

Very good cpu can handle GTX 1060 6gb :)

ROU-User
Avatar level
3,651

Poor

1 month ago.

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

IND-User
Avatar level
3,602

Poor

6 months ago.

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

ESP-User
Avatar level
3,179

Good

4 months ago.

A lot of years with it and still fighting

NLD-User
Avatar level
2,802

Good

3 months ago.

ruined my whole pc with constant shut downs

MYS-User
Avatar level
2,607

Excellent

5 months 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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2,492

Good

8 months ago.

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

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,286

Excellent

1 month ago.

Only people who dont have it fx 8350 can talk negative..The best silicon is inside this chip.. I paired with rx 580 and run all new games above 60 fps. This proc is beast,.U can check bottleneck calculator and u will see that this chip still handle new gpus without bottleneck.

SVK-User
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2,050

Terrible

20 months ago.

Comment 

Best I could have.—Mar '15

CPUPro
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1,933

Average

7 years ago.

DNK-User
Avatar level
1,840

Good

11 months ago.

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

NOR-User
Avatar level
1,774

Excellent

2 months ago.

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

gvrax
Avatar level
372

Terrible

3 years ago.

low perfomance for that price

RavenBailiff
Avatar level
314

Average

21 months ago.

Well, its my cpu

Tucker
Avatar level
108

Very good

8 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.

ViceCity
Avatar level
102

Excellent

2 years ago.

great cpu

TheWildShadow55
Avatar level
98

Excellent

22 months 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

iljalein
Avatar level
54

Excellent

21 months ago.

It is cheap and fast. And even 25% OC is possible, 4 -- 5 GHz

NorthStar
Avatar level
48

Poor

6 months 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

2 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

2 years ago.

Feels bad about the temperature

aweaver255
Avatar level
20

Outstanding

4 years ago.

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

Strelka
Avatar level
18

Excellent

2 months 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

2 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

5 years ago.

Nice Budget Gaming GPU

pojogermany
Avatar level
12

Excellent

3 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

2 years ago.

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

caseyben
Avatar level
10

Good

20 months ago.

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

tadaoandoy
Avatar level
8

Good

3 years ago.

As long as my renders take less than 3 minutes, I'm fine with it.

timfocak
Avatar level
6

Poor

7 months 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.

Ramshaka
Avatar level
4

Very good

4 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

16 months 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

6 years ago.

Good overclocking and multicore performance

Jamster
Avatar level
2

Excellent

2 years ago.

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

thecomicreader
Avatar level
2

Poor

2 years ago.

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

Azraltarux
Avatar level
2

Excellent

22 months 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.

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