FX-4350 vs Atom x5-E8000

FX-4350

4 Cores4 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4350

4 / 4

3,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x5-E8000

4 / 4

3,219

+1.1%

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 FX-4350 is positioned at rank 660 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 FX-4350

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11943%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11285%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8194%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2468%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1955%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1710%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

980%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

967%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

880%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

880%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

870%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

847%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

835%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

832%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

824%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

100%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

100%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

100%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

100%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

99%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

99%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

99%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-4350 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x5-E8000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-4350	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Atom x5-E8000 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 87% cheaper ($18 vs $140) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-4350	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+686%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($18)

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.

FX-4350 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4350 and Atom x5-E8000

FX-4350

The FX-4350 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,184 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

Both the FX-4350 and Atom x5-E8000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4350 versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 122.1% clock advantage for the FX-4350. The FX-4350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4350 scores 3,184 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 1.1% lead for the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	FX-4350	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+313%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+100%	2 MB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,184	3,219+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	504	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,289	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The FX-4350 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (FX-4350) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the FX-4350 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 970,990X,990FX (FX-4350) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000).

Feature	FX-4350	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	AM3+	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-4350) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). The Atom x5-E8000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the FX-4350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-4350 targets Gaming.