FX-8350 vs Xeon X5660

FX-8350

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2012

Xeon X5660

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8350

8 / 8

5,936

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon X5660

6 / 12

5,979

+0.7%

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 X5660 is on rank 990, so the FX-8350 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

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10450%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9874%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7169%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2160%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1711%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1497%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

857%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

846%

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 X5660

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

42413%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8008%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5496%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

78%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

77%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

100%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

98%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

97%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

96%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

96%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

93%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

93%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

92%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

91%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

79%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

79%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

79%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

76%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

76%

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 ($10) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5660 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	FX-8350	Xeon X5660
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 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 ($120 less, 1200% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	FX-8350	Xeon X5660
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1209%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 X5660 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8350 and Xeon X5660

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 X5660

The Xeon X5660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,979 points. Launch price was $33.

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Processing Power

The FX-8350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5660 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8350 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5660 — a 27% clock advantage for the FX-8350 (base: 4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The FX-8350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5660 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8350 scores 5,936 against the Xeon X5660's 5,979 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X5660.

Feature	FX-8350	Xeon X5660
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+31%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+3100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	5,936	5,979

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5660 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-8350	Xeon X5660
Socket	AM3+	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-8350) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5660). Primary use case: Xeon X5660 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5660 rivals Core i7-980X.

Feature	FX-8350	Xeon X5660
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The FX-8350 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon X5660 debuted at $1219. At current prices ($130 vs $10), the Xeon X5660 is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8350 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 597.9 pts/$ for the Xeon X5660 — making the Xeon X5660 the 171.6% better value option.