Ryzen 5 2400GE vs FX-8350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.74
Ryzen 5 2400GE
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
4.71
+25.9%

Ryzen 5 2400GE outperforms FX-8350 by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14861278
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.88no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD FX-Series (Desktop)AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency2.8312.74
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Raven Ridge (2017−2018)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)19 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Multiplierno data32
L1 cacheno data128K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size315 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million4,950 million
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 Ryzen 5 2400GE 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE. 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++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data46.933 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon RX Vega 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8350 and Ryzen 5 2400GE.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data12

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
Ryzen 5 2400GE 4.71
+25.9%

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
Ryzen 5 2400GE 7476
+25.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.74 4.71
Recency 23 October 2012 19 April 2018
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

FX-8350 has 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen 5 2400GE, on the other hand, has a 25.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8350 in performance tests.


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