Opteron 3260 HE vs FX-8350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.74
+160%
Opteron 3260 HE
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.44

FX-8350 outperforms Opteron 3260 HE by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14852192
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.880.61
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD FX-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.833.03
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zurich (2012)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)20 March 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$125

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-8350 has 44% better value for money than Opteron 3260 HE.

Detailed specifications

FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE 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 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cache8192 KB4 MB
L3 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE 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 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE. 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, HT3.1no data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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 3.74
+160%
Opteron 3260 HE 1.44

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
+160%
Opteron 3260 HE 2283

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.74 1.44
Recency 23 October 2012 20 March 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

FX-8350 has a 159.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Opteron 3260 HE, on the other hand, has 177.8% lower power consumption.

The FX-8350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 3260 HE in performance tests.

Note that FX-8350 is a desktop processor while Opteron 3260 HE is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8350 and Opteron 3260 HE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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