Core i7-2600K vs FX-8350: which is better
Intel Core i7-2600K (desktop, 2011) against AMD FX-8350 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-8350 is 11% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,096 vs 5,475).
- Core i7-2600K is 10% faster per core.
- Core i7-2600K is $116 cheaper ($84 vs $200).
- Core i7-2600K gives 114% more performance per dollar.
- Core i7-2600K has a lower TDP: 95 W vs 125 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i7-2600K | FX-8350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 5,475 | 6,096 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,740 | 1,580 |
| US price | from $84 | from $200 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 95 W | 125 W |
| Max power | 95 W | 125 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| Process | 32 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Piledriver |
| Series | 2nd Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 3000 | none |