AMD FX-6350 vs Intel Core i7-3930K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD FX-6350 or AMD FX-6350 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-6350 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6350 Name Intel Core i7-3930K
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
2 Generation 3
AMD FX-6300 Group Intel Core i 3000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
6 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6350 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3930K does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-6350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Sandy Bridge E
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
115 $ Release price 480 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
9034
9034

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8254
8254
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
7009
7009

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2091
2091

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3542
3542
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2185
2185

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2588
2588
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
1109
1109

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1986
1986
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
1038
1038

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
778
778
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
549
549

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
269
269
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
212
212

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
10.2
10.2
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
5.0
5.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1.5
1.5
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
0.9
0.9