Ultra 7 265KF vs FX-8150

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.46
+1032%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms FX-8150 by a whopping 1032% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking158582
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data99.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.4928.21
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache384 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size315 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3+1851
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-8150 3.31
Ultra 7 265KF 37.46
+1032%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-8150 5263
Ultra 7 265KF 59499
+1031%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.31 37.46
Recency 12 October 2011 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm

Ultra 7 265KF has a 1031.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 966.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8150 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8150 and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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