FX-4350 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
+664%
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms FX-4350 by a whopping 664% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4161876
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation47.90no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency23.241.58
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die size178 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350 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 configuration11
SocketAM5AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760MOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and FX-4350.

PCIe version4.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 15.96
+664%
FX-4350 2.09

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25347
+663%
FX-4350 3321

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 2.09
Recency 8 January 2024 29 April 2013
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 663.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4350 in performance tests.


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