AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – 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 Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD FX-8000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name AMD FX-8350
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 125 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 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 AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2012
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
135 $ Release price 170 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM3+
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6960
6960
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1594
1594
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1357
1357
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
896
896
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

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
360
360
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

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

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6.2
6.2

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

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1.8
1.8
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1