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FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3

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AMD

FX-8150

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2011
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Xeon E3-1225 v3

4 Cores4 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013
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FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3 Performance Spectrum

FX-8150
8 / 8
5,318
0.0%
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Xeon E3-1225 v3
4 / 4
5,324
+0.1%
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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.

FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra88 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra101 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
FX-8150
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra125 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra118 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra131 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium125 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra77 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
FX-8150
low64 FPS
medium46 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low30 FPS
medium22 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
FX-8150
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1080P
Xeon E3-1225 v3
low133 FPS
medium133 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra131 FPS
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FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

FX-8150

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +22.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (5,318 vs 5,324).
  • ❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E3-1225 v3, which brings 4 cores / 4 threads and 16 PCIe lanes.
  • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.7 vs 23.8 PassMark/$ ($245 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
  • ❌48.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 84W.
  • ❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E3-1225 v3 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Xeon E3-1225 v3

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
  • ✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 4 cores / 4 threads, plus 16 PCIe lanes vs 0.
  • ✅Costs $21 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 9.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 23.8 vs 21.7 PassMark/$ ($224 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 84W instead of 125W, a 41W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-8150 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E3-1225 v3 better than FX-8150?
Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E3-1225 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while FX-8150 is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E3-1225 v3 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Xeon E3-1225 v3 is the better buy right now. Xeon E3-1225 v3 comes in $21 cheaper on MSRP at $224 MSRP versus $245 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that FX-8150 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 22.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 9.5% better value on MSRP (23.8 vs 21.7 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Xeon E3-1225 v3 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 8/8. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FX-8150

The FX-8150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,318 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E3-1225 v3

The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $384.

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Processing Power

The FX-8150 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8150 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The FX-8150 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8150 scores 5,318 against the Xeon E3-1225 v3's 5,324 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-8150 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225 v3.

FeatureFX-8150Xeon E3-1225 v3
Cores / Threads
8 / 8+100%
4 / 4
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+17%
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+12%
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8192 kB
8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache
8192 kB+3100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
32 nm
22 nm-31%
Architecture
Zambezi (2011−2012)
Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark
5,318
5,324
Cinebench R23 Multi
—
2,000
Geekbench 6 Single
—
1,108
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
3,324
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Memory & Platform

The FX-8150 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureFX-8150Xeon E3-1225 v3
Socket
AM3+
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
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: not specified (FX-8150) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1225 v3). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the FX-8150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1225 v3 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1225 v3 rivals Core i5-4570.

FeatureFX-8150Xeon E3-1225 v3
Integrated GPU
—
Yes
IGPU Model
—
HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked
—
No
AVX-512
—
No
Virtualization
—
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
—
Workstation
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FX-8150 was priced at $245, while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 came in at $224. On launch pricing ($245 vs $224), Xeon E3-1225 v3 was $21 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8150 delivers 21.7 pts/$ vs 23.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1225 v3 — making the Xeon E3-1225 v3 the 9.1% better value option.

FeatureFX-8150Xeon E3-1225 v3
MSRP
$245
$224-9%
Performance per Dollar
21.7
23.8+10%
Release Date
2011
2013
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