i5-7640X vs FX-8350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.57
+17.8%

Core i5-7640X outperforms FX-8350 by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14711326
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.811.99
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD FX-Series (Desktop)Intel Core i5
Power efficiency2.833.72
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Kaby Lake-X (2017)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)30 May 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$242

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7640X has 146% better value for money than FX-8350.

Detailed specifications

FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data40
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketAM3+FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, XOP, Turbo Core, HT3.1Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data42.671 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)HD 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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-8350 3.88
i5-7640X 4.57
+17.8%

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-8350 5936
i5-7640X 7001
+17.9%

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-8350 488
i5-7640X 1777
+264%

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-8350 1988
i5-7640X 5301
+167%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 4.57
Recency 23 October 2012 30 May 2017
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 112 Watt

FX-8350 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-7640X, on the other hand, has a 17.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 11.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7640X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8350 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8350 and Core i5-7640X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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