FX-4350 vs Core i5-4330M

CPU

GPU

FX-4350

4 Cores4 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

Core i5-4330M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4350

4 / 4

3,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4330M

2 / 4

3,202

+0.6%

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 Core i5-4330M is on rank 899, so the FX-4350 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 Core i5-4330M

#887

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1531%

#888

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1508%

#889

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1384%

#890

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1378%

#891

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1366%

#893

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1319%

#894

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1264%

#895

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1262%

#896

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1228%

#899

Core i5-4330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

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 Core i5-4330M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-4350	Core i5-4330M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	FX-4350	Core i5-4330M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Core i5-4330M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4350 and Core i5-4330M

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.

Core i5-4330M

The Core i5-4330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,202 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

The FX-4350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4330M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4350 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4330M — a 20.5% clock advantage for the FX-4350 (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The FX-4350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4330M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4350 scores 3,184 against the Core i5-4330M's 3,202 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4330M.

Feature	FX-4350	Core i5-4330M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+23%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+50%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,184	3,202
Geekbench 6 Single	504	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,289	—

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Memory & Platform

The FX-4350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4330M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	FX-4350	Core i5-4330M
Socket	AM3+	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the FX-4350 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-4350) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4330M). The Core i5-4330M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-4350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-4350 targets Gaming, Core i5-4330M targets Mobile.