FX-4350 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

FX-4350

4 Cores4 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4350

4 / 4

3,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+789.6%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The FX-4350 is positioned at rank #660 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

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 Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-4350	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($140)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-4350 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-4350	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+600%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($140)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

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

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4350 and Ryzen 5 7600X

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The FX-4350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4350 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 20.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The FX-4350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4350 scores 3,184 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 159.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 504 vs 2,900, a 140.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,289 vs 13,800 (165.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	FX-4350	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	5.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	—	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB	6 MB+50%
Process	32 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-84%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	3,184	28,325+790%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	504	2,900+475%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,289	13,800+971%

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Memory & Platform

The FX-4350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-4350 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (FX-4350) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 970,990X,990FX (FX-4350) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	FX-4350	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	AM3+	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the FX-4350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-4350 targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	FX-4350	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The FX-4350 launched at $122 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($140 vs $178), the FX-4350 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4350 delivers 22.7 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 150% better value option.