FX-8350 vs Xeon E-2104G
FX-8350
Xeon E-2104G
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-8350 is positioned at rank 598 and the Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8350
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8350 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8350 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
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-8350 and Xeon E-2104G
FX-8350
The FX-8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,936 points. Launch price was $199.
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The FX-8350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2104G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8350 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 27% clock advantage for the FX-8350 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The FX-8350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8350 scores 5,936 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 1.3% lead for the FX-8350.
| Feature | FX-8350 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+31% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,936+1% | 5,858 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8350 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The FX-8350 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2104G debuted at $193. At current prices ($130 vs $109), the Xeon E-2104G is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8350 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 53.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2104G — making the Xeon E-2104G the 16.3% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8350 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $193-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $109-16% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.7 | 53.7+18% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2018 |
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