AMD FX-8350 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600

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AMD FX-8350 or AMD FX-8350 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-8350 Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
8 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type DDR4-2666
-- Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2017
170 $ Release price 210 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
AM3+ Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20754
20754
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12277
12277
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6230
6230
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
3803
3803

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5129
5129
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4970
4970
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3920
3920
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3148
3148
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2501
2501
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1095
1095
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1094
1094
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
900
900
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
579
579

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
894
894
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
313
313

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
389
389
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
241
241

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
357
357
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
147
147
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
107
107
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
45
45

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12.1
12.1
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1.8
1.8
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1