FX-8150 vs Xeon E3-1245
FX-8150
Xeon E3-1245
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 E3-1245 is on rank 527, so the Xeon E3-1245 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FX-8150
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1245 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E3-1245
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 E3-1245
The Xeon E3-1245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,346 points. Launch price was $350.
Processing Power
The FX-8150 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1245 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8150 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The FX-8150 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8150 scores 5,318 against the Xeon E3-1245's 5,346 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1245. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-8150 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,318 | 5,346 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8150 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E3-1245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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