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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-4350 vs Core i5-8250U

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

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Up to 69% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

FX-4350

329FPS

Core i5-8250U

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

185FPS

199FPS

360FPS

486FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-4350

121FPS

Core i5-8250U

185FPS

Valorant2020

FX-4350

538FPS

Core i5-8250U

568FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-4350

526FPS

Core i5-8250U

517FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-4350

575FPS

Core i5-8250U

596FPS

Apex Legends2019

FX-4350

379FPS

Core i5-8250U

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-4350

Core i5-8250U

26%

Core i5-8250U ranks 22 points higher.

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Core i5-8250U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-4350

8 MB

Core i5-8250U

6 MB

FX-4350 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-4350

4.2 GHz

Core i5-8250U

1.6 GHz

FX-4350 has a 163% higher base clock.

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FX-4350

4.3 GHz

Core i5-8250U

3.4 GHz

FX-4350 boosts 26% higher.

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FX-4350

125W

Core i5-8250U

15W

Core i5-8250U draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-4350

$77.92

Core i5-8250U

FX-4350Core i5-8250U

AM3+

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Intel BGA 1356

Vishera

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Kaby Lake-R

Desktop

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Mobile

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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UHD 620

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Core i5-8250U. It's 550% faster than the FX-4350 on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

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

550% 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, FX-4350 or Core i5-8250U?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 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

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

Performance: FX-4350 scores 4/100, Core i5-8250U scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

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

The Core i5-8250U is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.