Xeon W3550 vs FX-8350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
+83.9%

FX-8350 outperforms Xeon W3550 by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8350 and Xeon W3550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14691896
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.810.59
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD FX-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.831.48
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Bloomfield (2008−2010)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)9 August 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-8350 has 37% better value for money than Xeon W3550.

Detailed specifications

FX-8350 and Xeon W3550 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 GHz3.06 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.33 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C68 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million731 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 Xeon W3550 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+FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8350 and Xeon W3550. 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® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

FX-8350 and Xeon W3550 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8350 and Xeon W3550 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8350 and Xeon W3550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data24 GB
Max memory channelsno data3
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8350 and Xeon W3550.

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 3.88
+83.9%
Xeon W3550 2.11

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
+83.9%
Xeon W3550 3227

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
+4.5%
Xeon W3550 467

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 1987
+26.6%
Xeon W3550 1569

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 2.11
Recency 23 October 2012 9 August 2009
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 130 Watt

FX-8350 has a 83.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 4% lower power consumption.

The FX-8350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3550 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8350 is a desktop processor while Xeon W3550 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8350 and Xeon W3550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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