Core i5-6400 vs FX-8350: which is better
Intel Core i5-6400 (desktop, 2015) against AMD FX-8350 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-8350 is 18% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,096 vs 5,182).
- Core i5-6400 is 23% faster per core.
- Core i5-6400 is $145 cheaper ($55 vs $200).
- Core i5-6400 gives 210% more performance per dollar.
- Core i5-6400 has a lower TDP: 65 W vs 125 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-6400 | FX-8350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 5,182 | 6,096 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,947 | 1,580 |
| US price | from $55 | from $200 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Max power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR3L | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 2133 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3+ |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Skylake | Piledriver |
| Series | 6th Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 530 | none |