Intel Core i7-950 vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-950 or Intel Core i7-950 – 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 Intel Core i7-950 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-950 Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 900 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-950 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-950 is 3.06 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
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.
3.33 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.06 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-950 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- JPEG --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
3 Memory channels 2
24.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-950 is manufactured using a 45 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 FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2009 Release date Q4/2012
BX80601950 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Bloomfield Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
45 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1366 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
305 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
3178
3178

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
2313
2313

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
1965
1965

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
1442
1442

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
590
590
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573
Intel Core i7-950
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
569
569