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Core i7-980X vs FX-8350

Core i7-980X vs FX-8350: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for $87.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 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 183 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for $87.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 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 183 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-980X outperforms the more expensive FX-8350 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-980X is 952 days older than the more expensive FX-8350.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Valorant than FX-8350 - 692 vs 687 FPS
  • Up to 53% cheaper than FX-8350 - $87.8 vs $185.0
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Valorant than FX-8350 - $0.13 vs $0.27 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8350 - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of AMD FX-8350

  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 125 vs 130 Watts
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

692

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.13/FPS

100%

Price, $

$87.8

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for $87.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


FPS

687

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.27/FPS

48%

Price, $

$185

47%

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 183 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

100%

Multi-Core

2604

100%

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


Single-Core

488

88%

Multi-Core

1995

76%

Intel Core i7-980X Logo

Intel Core i7-980X

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AMD FX-8350 Logo

AMD FX-8350

Mar 16th, 2010Release Date
Oct 23rd, 2012
Core i7CollectionFX
GulftownCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
25.0x
Multiplier20.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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