FX-6350 vs FX-8150

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31
+14.5%
FX-6350
2013
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.89

FX-8150 outperforms FX-6350 by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8150 and FX-6350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15771660
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.512.19
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8150 and FX-6350 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache384 KBno data
L2 cache8192 KB6144 KB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 VMin: 1.25 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8150 and FX-6350 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8150 and FX-6350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8150 and FX-6350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8150 and FX-6350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8150 and FX-6350.

PCIe versionn/an/a

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
+14.5%
FX-6350 2.89

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 5260
+14.6%
FX-6350 4588

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-8150 441
FX-6350 482
+9.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-8150 1739
+14%
FX-6350 1525

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-8150 6120
+8.7%
FX-6350 5630

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.31 2.89
Recency 12 October 2011 29 April 2013
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 6

FX-8150 has a 14.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

FX-6350, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The FX-8150 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6350 in performance tests.


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