FX-8350 vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 79 Watt
5.61
+47.2%
FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.81

Xeon E3-1285 v6 outperforms FX-8350 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11481475
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.640.77
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3AMD FX-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency6.602.83
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-DT (2017)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date1 August 2017 (7 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1285 v6 has 632% better value for money than FX-8350.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed4.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache1 MB8192 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketLGA-1151AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)79 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, XOP, Turbo Core, HT3.1
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics P630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v6 5.61
+47.2%
FX-8350 3.81

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v6 8751
+47.4%
FX-8350 5936

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.61 3.81
Recency 1 August 2017 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 79 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E3-1285 v6 has a 47.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 58.2% lower power consumption.

FX-8350, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v6 is a server/workstation processor while FX-8350 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v6 and FX-8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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