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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8250U vs FX-4350

The Core i5-8250U is much faster than the FX-4350 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 85% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-8250U

324FPS

FX-4350

333FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

198FPS

181FPS

475FPS

331FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-8250U

179FPS

FX-4350

109FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-8250U

563FPS

FX-4350

538FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-8250U

516FPS

FX-4350

532FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8250U

591FPS

FX-4350

578FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-8250U

366FPS

FX-4350

385FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-8250U

27%

FX-4350

Core i5-8250U ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i5-8250U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8250U

6 MB

FX-4350

8 MB

FX-4350 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8250U

1.6 GHz

FX-4350

4.2 GHz

FX-4350 has a 163% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8250U

3.4 GHz

FX-4350

4.3 GHz

FX-4350 boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8250U

15W

FX-4350

125W

Core i5-8250U draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-8250U

FX-4350

$77.92

Core i5-8250UFX-4350

Intel BGA 1356

Sockethelp

AM3+

Kaby Lake-R

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD 620

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

DDR4

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8250U or FX-4350?expand_more

The Core i5-8250U. It's 575% faster than the FX-4350 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-8250U than FX-4350?expand_more

575% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8250U or FX-4350?expand_more

The Core i5-8250U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-8250U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8250U and FX-4350?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8250U scores 27/100, FX-4350 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8250U or FX-4350 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8250U or FX-4350?expand_more

The Core i5-8250U is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.