The Core i3-8121U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8350. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-8121U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 88% less energy – 15 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8350
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-8121U vs FX-8350 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8121U
May 5th, 2018
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
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Core i3-8121U vs FX-8350 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
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+2
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Extreme
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+1
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High
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8121U vs FX-8350 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8121U vs FX-8350 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8121U
May 5th, 2018
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
55%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
FX-8350
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
78%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8121U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $199.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Cannon Lake | Codename | Vishera |
15 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
