Ryzen Embedded R2314 vs FX-8350
Ryzen Embedded R2314
FX-8350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2314
Performance Per Dollar FX-8350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) | ✅ More affordable ($130) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+495%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) | ✅ More affordable ($130) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R2314 and FX-8350
Ryzen Embedded R2314
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,850 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8350 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2314 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-8350 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the FX-8350 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the FX-8350 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 scores 5,850 against the FX-8350's 5,936 — a 1.5% lead for the FX-8350.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 8192 kB+1500% |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,850 | 5,936+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8350 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 launched at $300 MSRP, while the FX-8350 debuted at $199. At current prices ($762 vs $130), the FX-8350 is $632 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded R2314 delivers 7.7 pts/$ vs 45.7 pts/$ for the FX-8350 — making the FX-8350 the 142.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $199-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $762 | $130-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.7 | 45.7+494% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2012 |
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