Core i5-4670K vs FX-8350: which is better
Intel Core i5-4670K (desktop, 2013) against AMD FX-8350 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-8350 is 9% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,096 vs 5,592).
- Core i5-4670K is 36% faster per core.
- Core i5-4670K has a lower TDP: 84 W vs 125 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1150 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-4670K | FX-8350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 5,592 | 6,096 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,142 | 1,580 |
| US price | no current price | from $200 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 84 W | 125 W |
| Max power | 84 W | 125 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3+ |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Haswell | Piledriver |
| Series | 4th Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 4600 | none |