FX-8350 vs Xeon Gold 6348H
FX-8350
Xeon Gold 6348H
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 Gold 6348H is on rank 483, so the Xeon Gold 6348H 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 Gold 6348H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8350 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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) | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8350 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ 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-8350 and Xeon Gold 6348H
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 Gold 6348H
The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The FX-8350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348H offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348H has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8350 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348H — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The FX-8350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses Cooper Lake-SP (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8350 scores 5,936 against the Xeon Gold 6348H's 5,967 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348H.
| Feature | FX-8350 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+74% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 5,936 | 5,967 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8350 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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