The FX-6350 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-6350
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
FX-6350 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-6350
Apr 29th, 2013
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
187
99%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-6350 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-6350 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-6350 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-6350
Apr 29th, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-6350 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1.33 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Vishera | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
