FX-4350 vs Phenom X3 8450

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Aggregate performance score

Phenom X3 8450
2008
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.77
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09
+171%

FX-4350 outperforms Phenom X3 8450 by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26401876
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.771.58
Architecture codenameToliman (2008)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release dateApril 2008 (16 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350 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 cores3 (Tri-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads34
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache2 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size285 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors450 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350 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
SocketAM2+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350. 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 Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

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 Phenom X3 8450 and FX-4350.

PCIe versionno datan/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.

Phenom X3 8450 0.77
FX-4350 2.09
+171%

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.

Phenom X3 8450 1216
FX-4350 3321
+173%

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.

Phenom X3 8450 256
FX-4350 444
+73.4%

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.

Phenom X3 8450 703
FX-4350 1107
+57.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 2.09
Physical cores 3 4
Threads 3 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Phenom X3 8450 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

FX-4350, on the other hand, has a 171.4% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-4350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X3 8450 in performance tests.


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