AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core i7-3940XM

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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 Intel Core i7-3940XM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3940XM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8350 Name Intel Core i7-3940XM
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3940XM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3940XM is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3940XM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3940XM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 128
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 55 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °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 Intel Core i7-3940XM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2012
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
170 $ Release price --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ivy Bridge H
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket PGA 988
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
5849
5849

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3310
3310
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
2670
2670
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1790
1790
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
799
799
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
694
694
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3