Core i3-4360T vs FX-4150

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4360T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

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FX-4150

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2012

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4360T

2 / 4

3,294

0.0%

3,327

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-4360T

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while FX-4150 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-4150 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,294 vs 3,327).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$138 MSRPvs$137 MSRP

FX-4150

2012

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($137 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4360T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-4360T

2014

FX-4150

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while FX-4150 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($137 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-4150 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,294 vs 3,327).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$138 MSRPvs$137 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4360T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-4150 better than Core i3-4360T?

Yes. FX-4150 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, FX-4150 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, FX-4150 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-4150 is the smarter buy today. FX-4150 is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $137 MSRP versus $138 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1.7% better value on MSRP (24.3 vs 23.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-4360T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 i3-4360T Benchmark Check

FX-4150 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
1080p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	65 FPS
medium	55 FPS	58 FPS
high	42 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open FX-4150

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
1080p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	78 FPS	83 FPS
high	73 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	83 FPS
medium	57 FPS	83 FPS
high	40 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	72 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open FX-4150

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
1080p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open FX-4150

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
1080p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open FX-4150

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4360T and FX-4150

Core i3-4360T

The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.

FX-4150

The FX-4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,327 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4360T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-4150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T versus 4 GHz on the FX-4150 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the FX-4150 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-4360T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-4150 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4360T scores 3,294 against the FX-4150's 3,327 — a 1% lead for the FX-4150. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4360T vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-4150.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	3,294	3,327+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4360T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4150 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
Socket	LGA1150	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T) / not specified (FX-4150). The Core i3-4360T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-4150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360T targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	FX-4150
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4360T launched at $138 MSRP, while the FX-4150 debuted at $137. On MSRP ($138 vs $137), the FX-4150 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4360T delivers 23.9 pts/$ vs 24.3 pts/$ for the FX-4150 — making the FX-4150 the 1.7% better value option.