FX-8350 vs Xeon E3-1225 v2

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8350

8 / 8

5,936

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1225 v2

4 / 4

6,015

+1.3%

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 E3-1225 v2 is on rank 480, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 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-8350

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10450%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9874%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7169%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2160%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1711%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1497%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

857%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

846%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

770%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

770%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

762%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

741%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

731%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

728%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

721%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

96%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

100%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#600

Core i5-6400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $57

100%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

99%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

99%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

98%

#605

Athlon II X4 620e

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#606

Core i5-7600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $114

98%

#608

FX-9590

MSRP: $350|Avg: $100

98%

#611

Athlon X4 750

MSRP: $95|Avg: $95

97%

#613

A6-3600

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6909%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1304%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1159%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

895%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

100%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

99%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

97%

#480

Xeon E3-1225 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	FX-8350	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8350 ($130), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($130 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	FX-8350	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-8350 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1225 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8350 and Xeon E3-1225 v2

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 E3-1225 v2

The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 6,015 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The FX-8350 is built on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the FX-8350 scores 5,936 against the Xeon E3-1225 v2's 6,015 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v2.

Feature	FX-8350	Xeon E3-1225 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	—
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	4 GHz	—
L2 Cache	8192 kB	—
Process	32 nm	—
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	—
PassMark	5,936	6,015+1%