Product Comparison: AMD FX-8350 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X


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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
AMD
Model
FX-8350
Ryzen 5 1600X
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
AMD FX-8350 is an eight-core processor based on the Vishera microarchitecture, manufactured using a 32 nm process technology. The processor frequency is 4 GHz. Includes support for Turbo mode up to 4.2 GHz. The processor has 8 MB of L2 cache and 8 MB of L3 cache. The heat dissipation of the processor is 125 W.
Designed for smooth gaming and advanced multi-processing performance, the Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor from AMD has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz.
Package Size
Height
5.5 in.
5.35 in.
Width
5 in.
5.3 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
2.7 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Details
Socket
AM3+
AM4
Lithography
32 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Vishera
Zen
What customers say about "Details"
AMD FX-8350 CPU Processor
  • As good as it gets for this socket type without water cooling.
  • This is the best processor for the socket.
  • I find the AMD socket a great deal more stable and less prone to defect.
  • Easy install in existing socket, adequate cooling.
  • It was easy to install. Great processor. Amazing performance.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Processor
  • I like the AMD socket design better than Intel's.
  • Installing aftermarket cooler on AM4 socket is easy.
  • AM4 Socket compatibility. Easy to overclock.
  • A great CPU for anything! Great socket for my case!
  • It wouldn't work with the AM4 socket.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
8
6
CPU Threads
8
12
Clock Speed
4 GHz
3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4 GHz
Max TDP
125 W
95 W
Max Temperature
61 °C
95 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD FX-8350 CPU Processor
  • The 8 cores make gaming and multitasking smooth and fluid.
  • Regular workstation performance is lighting fast, even with image editing and tolerable for video editing.
  • It runs so fast and well, and really makes my HD 7970 shine.
  • This processor is stable, reliable and quite fast.
  • Runs very hot when running to capacity.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Processor
  • It's priced great, It runs fast, does everything I need it to and does it well.
  • Fast CPU, low temps. I like it and recommend.
  • Extremely fast for the clock and PWR consumption.
  • Working fast for all my games and in general performance.
  • This processor is extremely fast and nearly 100% silent.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
576 kB
L2 Cache Size
8000 kB
3000 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
16000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
64 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
29.9 GB/s
39.74 GB/s

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD FX-8350

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD FX-8350 CPU Processor
  • Performance for the price, reliability, speed, good sized cache. Great processor.
  • The cores and cache are strong enough to handle single-threaded applications impressively.
  • This CPU is definitely powerful. The CPU has a large cache which helps in performance.
  • Plenty of L2 and L3 Cache. Highly recommend.
  • Huge cache capacity really allow it to perform under large amounts of pressure.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Processor
  • Overclocking has improved and memory support is much higher with Gen2 BIOS.
  • Seems to have a stronger memory controller than my 1700.
  • CPU took significant advantage of higher speed memory.
  • Memory support has been improving, but ECC RAM support is still up in the air.
  • Memory compatibility is very low for DDR4 running at 3200mhz and up.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Supported Technologies"
 
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
2 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer

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