AMD FX-8150 Benchmark, Test and specs

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CPU lineage

The AMD FX-8150 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series. To use the AMD FX-8150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Name: AMD FX-8150
Family: AMD FX
Group: AMD FX-8000
Segment: Desktop / Server
Generation: 2

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8150 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8150 is 3.6 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.
CPU Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Cores: 8x
Core architecture: normal
Hyperthreading: No
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency (all cores): 4.2 GHz

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: DDR3-1866
Max. Memory: 0 bytes
Memory channels: 2
Bandwidth: --
ECC: Yes
PCIe: pci
AES-NI: Yes

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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 125 W
TDP (PL2): None
TDP up: None
TDP down: None
Tjunction max: --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8150 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.
Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: --
Socket: AM3+
L2-Cache: 0 bytes
L3-Cache: 8.0 MB
Architecture: Vishera (Bulldozer)
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release date: Q4/2011
Release price: 140 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690S
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
10726
10726
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
10690
10690
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10660
10660
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
10531
10531

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
7720
7720
Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
7720
7720
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7720
7720
Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
7720
7720
Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
7720
7720

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
2432
2432
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
2431
2431
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2431
2431
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
2431
2431
HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz
2429
2429

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2063
2063
Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2058
2058
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2056
2056
Intel Pentium G2010
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2045
2045
AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2042
2042

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-2760QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1294
1294
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1289
1289
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1284
1284
Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1280
1280

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
513
513
Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
512
512
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
512
512
Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
512
512
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
511
511

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

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
5.9
5.9

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

AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1.1
1.1
Intel Core i5-4300U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1.1
1.1