Core i3-1115GRE vs FX-6350

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1115GRE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

FX-6350

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1115GRE

2 / 4

4,588

0.0%

4,640

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-1115GRE is positioned at rank 1009 and the FX-6350 is on rank 541, so the FX-6350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1008

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1010

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1011

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1012

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1013

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1014

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1016

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1017

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1020

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1021

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1022

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-6350

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8868%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8380%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6084%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1833%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1452%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1270%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

727%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

718%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

654%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

654%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

646%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

629%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

620%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

618%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

612%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

98%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

98%

#541

FX-6350

MSRP: $132|Avg: $55

100%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

100%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

99%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

97%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

97%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

96%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

96%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

96%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1115GRE (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	FX-6350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($55)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-6350 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	FX-6350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+783%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($55)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-1115GRE Benchmark Check

FX-6350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115GRE and FX-6350

Core i3-1115GRE

The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.

FX-6350

The FX-6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,640 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1115GRE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the FX-6350 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i3-1115GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-6350 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115GRE scores 4,588 against the FX-6350's 4,640 — a 1.1% lead for the FX-6350.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	FX-6350
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.2 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.9 GHz+77%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6144 kB+380%
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	4,588	4,640+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,175	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,233	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-6350 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	FX-6350
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-1115GRE) / not specified (FX-6350). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	FX-6350
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1115GRE launched at $338 MSRP, while the FX-6350 debuted at $132. At current prices ($480 vs $55), the FX-6350 is $425 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1115GRE delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 84.4 pts/$ for the FX-6350 — making the FX-6350 the 159.3% better value option.