Core i5-4400E vs FX-8350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.84
+82.9%

FX-8350 outperforms i5-4400E by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13901800
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD FX-Series (Desktop)Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)1 October 2013 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$266
Current price$162 $1280 (4.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB
L3 cacheno data3 MB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size315 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3+FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, XOP, Turbo Core, HT3.1no data
AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD Graphics 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-8350 3.84
+82.9%
i5-4400E 2.10

FX-8350 outperforms Core i5-4400E by 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

FX-8350 5936
+82.6%
i5-4400E 3251

FX-8350 outperforms Core i5-4400E by 83% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 2.10
Recency 23 October 2012 1 October 2013
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 37 Watt

The FX-8350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4400E in performance tests.

Note that FX-8350 is a desktop processor while Core i5-4400E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8350 and Core i5-4400E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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