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Core i7-4790K vs FX-8350

Core i7-4790K vs FX-8350: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3170 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3169 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3170 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3169 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper FX-8350 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8350 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 555 days newer than the cheaper FX-8350.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Forza Horizon 5 than FX-8350 - 171 vs 163 FPS
  • Consumes up to 30% less energy than AMD FX-8350 - 88 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8350 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8350

  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - $185.0 vs $261.54
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-4790K - $1.13 vs $1.53 per FPS
This is a free version of Forza Horizon 5.
Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

171

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.53/FPS

73%

Price, $

$261.54

70%

FPS Winner

Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3170 minutes ago

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


FPS

163

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.13/FPS

100%

Price, $

$185

100%

Value Winner

AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3169 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4394

100%

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


Single-Core

488

35%

Multi-Core

1995

45%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

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AMD FX-8350 Logo

AMD FX-8350

May 1st, 2014
Release DateOct 23rd, 2012
Core i7CollectionFX
HaswellCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads8
4.0 GHzBase Clock Speed4.0 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
88 W
TDP125 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
40.0x
Multiplier20.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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