AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core i3-8145UE

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AMD FX-8350 or AMD FX-8350 – 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-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i3-8145UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8145UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8350 Name Intel Core i3-8145UE
AMD FX Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 8
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 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 i3-8145UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8145UE is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-8145UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8145UE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8350 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 i3-8145UE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Whiskey Lake U
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 1528
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
170 $ Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992
Intel Core i3-8145UE
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
4070
4070

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777
Intel Core i3-8145UE
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2102
2102

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361
Intel Core i3-8145UE
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2356
2356

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8145UE
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1218
1218
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8145UE
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1036
1036
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3