FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3
FX-8150
Xeon E3-1225 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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-8150 is positioned at rank 756 and the Xeon E3-1225 v3 is on rank 575, so the Xeon E3-1225 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8150
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+73%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-8150 and Xeon E3-1225 v3
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.
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.
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.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon 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 | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
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.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics P4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The FX-8150 launched at $245 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 debuted at $224. At current prices ($50 vs $29), the Xeon E3-1225 v3 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8150 delivers 106.4 pts/$ vs 183.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1225 v3 — making the Xeon E3-1225 v3 the 53.3% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $245 | $224-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $29-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.4 | 183.6+73% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2013 |
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