FX-6350 vs Core i7-3612QM

FX-6350

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2013

Core i7-3612QM

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6350

6 / 6

4,640

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-3612QM

4 / 8

4,661

+0.5%

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-6350 is positioned at rank 541 and the Core i7-3612QM is on rank 1030, 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 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 Per Dollar Core i7-3612QM

#1018

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2380%

#1019

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2345%

#1020

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2152%

#1021

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2143%

#1022

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2123%

#1024

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2050%

#1025

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1966%

#1026

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1963%

#1027

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1910%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

95%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

94%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-6350 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-3612QM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-6350	Core i7-3612QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($55)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-6350 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 85% cheaper ($55 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-6350	Core i7-3612QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+584%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($55)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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-6350 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3612QM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6350 and Core i7-3612QM

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.

Core i7-3612QM

The Core i7-3612QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,661 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The FX-6350 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-3612QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-6350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-6350 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QM — a 30.1% clock advantage for the FX-6350 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The FX-6350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-3612QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6350 scores 4,640 against the Core i7-3612QM's 4,661 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-3612QM.

Feature	FX-6350	Core i7-3612QM
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+35%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+86%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6144 kB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,640	4,661
Geekbench 6 Single	—	600
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,600

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Memory & Platform

The FX-6350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3612QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-6350	Core i7-3612QM
Socket	AM3+	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-6350) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3612QM). The Core i7-3612QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the FX-6350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QM targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3612QM rivals AMD A10-5750M.