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FX-8350

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

Average Bench: 66.4% (345th of 1239)

Based on 277,292 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 AMD 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]

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Poor: 52%Average: 66.4% Great: 74%
Gaming
Gaming 66%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The AMD FX-8350 averaged 33.5% 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 84.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 72.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the AMD FX-8350 is 21.2%. 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 449Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 444Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 277,292 samples)
Rank 34566.4%
Min Avg Max
70.8 Memory 84.6 93.2
50.4 1-Core 72.4 81.5
94.8 2-Core 139 160
61.6% 98.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
163 4-Core 262 309
251 8-Core 444 529
44.5% 353 Pts
Min Avg Max
263 64-Core 449 530
30.2% 449 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
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)
70.5% Very good
Memory 87.4
1-Core 78.2
2-Core 154
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 486
49% 388 Pts
64-Core 500
34% 500 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
70.4% Very good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 156
66% 108 Pts
4-Core 303
8-Core 534
52% 419 Pts
64-Core 539
36% 539 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
67.4% Good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 77.5
2-Core 153
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 298
8-Core 489
50% 393 Pts
64-Core 483
32% 483 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
66.5% Good
Memory 82.7
1-Core 77.3
2-Core 154
64% 105 Pts
4-Core 272
8-Core 501
48% 387 Pts
64-Core 497
33% 497 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 28,574,490 CPUs tested.

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Approx. $225 @ launch in Oct '12
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Gaming 54%
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Desktop
Desktop 65%
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Workstation
Workstation 51%
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Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

CPU
FX-8350AMD  $130Bench 66%, 277,292 samples12,344x
GPU
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $252Bench 57%, 877,208 samples2,447x
GTX 960Nvidia  $198Bench 33%, 289,358 samples2,396x
GTX 970Nvidia  $395Bench 52%, 558,247 samples2,339x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $75Bench 103%, 583,942 samples1,725x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $60Bench 53%, 231,087 samples1,247x
850 Evo 500GBSamsung  $113Bench 111%, 463,938 samples793x
RAM
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 57%, 73,158 samples1,872x
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GBHyperX  $35Bench 50%, 30,953 samples896x
Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 55%, 53,445 samples588x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $457

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 Comments

USA-User
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6,504

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 7 years ago.
USA-User
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6,504

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

5 days ago.

Runs great with compatible gear, like an EVGA 1060 6gb at 1080p resolution. You'll find the best known CPU hogs (GTA V, Witcher 3, etc.) will push it hard, but you'll more often than not get a solid 60fps. If you move onto a 2000 series GPU, however, you're gonna bottleneck it with this CPU. Solid performer for the mid-1000 series, may bottleneck a 1080ti, but absolutely holds any 2000 series back.

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

Comment 

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

HKG-User
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4,194

Terrible

2 years ago.

can update with old motherboard

GBR-User
Avatar level
4,184

Liked

13 days 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

RUS-User
Avatar level
3,792

Excellent

14 hrs 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.

CAN-User
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3,442

Excellent

3 months ago.

I got it since launch and it stills hold up today!

FRA-User
Avatar level
3,371

Liked

18 days 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
Avatar level
3,252

Excellent

1 month ago.

Very good cpu can handle GTX 1060 6gb :)

ROU-User
Avatar level
3,091

Good

18 days ago.

Have a super response speed for this price thx AMD.

ITA-User
Avatar level
3,007

Excellent

6 months ago.

Until the PS4 is the top of the consoles, this CPU combined with a GTX 1050 outperforms by far the PS4. Of course if you want the top of the top, spend your money for the last gen of cpus-.. I will wait the next gen of consoles and I will buy the maximum of the current gen of cpus at the minimum price and it will, for sure, outperforms the future PS5. Just bought the FX 8350 a week ago, 75€ very very very well spent. Stay away troll.

IND-User
Avatar level
2,978

Good

1 month ago.

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

ESP-User
Avatar level
2,857

Good

27 days ago.

A lot of years with it and still fighting

AUS-User
Avatar level
2,766

Good

3 months ago.

Runs things great, but isn't as good as an Intel 8 core...

NLD-User
Avatar level
2,430

Poor

7 months ago.

ruined my whole pc with constant shut downs

MYS-User
Avatar level
2,201

Terrible

9 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
Avatar level
2,188

Poor

3 months ago.

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

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,024

Terrible

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.

CPUPro
Avatar level
1,855

Average

6 years ago.

FIN-User
Avatar level
1,834

Excellent

9 months ago.

It's better then i7 on the right hands

SVK-User
Avatar level
1,794

Terrible

10 months ago.

Comment 

Best I could have.—Mar '15

DNK-User
Avatar level
1,634

Good

6 days ago.

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

NOR-User
Avatar level
1,504

Excellent

13 months ago.

Being the proud owner of the current best 8350 benchmark on UserBenchmark (73.5 as i type this), this CPU will give you a lot of value for your money. And can with ease be overclocked to 4.9ghz if you got the motherboard it requires. Might be old, but it give you plenty of room to work with as a casual gamer and basic productivity user.

gvrax
Avatar level
372

Terrible

2 years ago.

low perfomance for that price

RavenBailiff
Avatar level
290

Average

10 months ago.

Well, its my cpu

Tucker
Avatar level
108

Very good

7 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

23 months ago.

great cpu

TheWildShadow55
Avatar level
86

Excellent

12 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
50

Excellent

10 months ago.

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

woxozzPC
Avatar level
28

Good

13 months 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

20 months ago.

Feels bad about the temperature

aweaver255
Avatar level
20

Outstanding

4 years ago.

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

1Man
Avatar level
16

Excellent

21 months 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

4 years ago.

Nice Budget Gaming GPU

pojogermany
Avatar level
12

Excellent

2 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

15 months ago.

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

tadaoandoy
Avatar level
8

Good

2 years ago.

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

caseyben
Avatar level
8

Good

9 months ago.

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

Ramshaka
Avatar level
4

Very good

3 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).

A.Martin
Avatar level
2

Very good

5 years ago.

Good overclocking and multicore performance

Jamster
Avatar level
2

Excellent

18 months ago.

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

thecomicreader
Avatar level
2

Poor

13 months ago.

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

Azraltarux
Avatar level
2

Excellent

11 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.

davidmamales
Avatar level
2

Excellent

5 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.

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