AMD FX-8150 vs AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
The AMD FX-8150 leads on gaming, scoring 29.5 — about 54% ahead of the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition. For AI workloads the AMD FX-8150 is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The AMD FX-8150 comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. The AMD FX-8150 wins outright: faster and better value.
| FX-8150AMDAM3+our pick | Phenom II X4 965 Black EditionAMDAM3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 29.5 ★ | 19.2 |
| 3D Modelling | 23.7 ★ | 14 |
| AI | 15.2 ★ | 7.6 |
| VR | 29.5 ★ | 19.2 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 61.8 ★ | 43.7 |
| 3D Modelling | 49.6 ★ | 31.8 |
| AI | 31.8 ★ | 17.3 |
| VR | 61.8 ★ | 43.7 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 58.6 ★ | — |
| Cores | 8 ★ | 4 |
| Threads | 8 ★ | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz ★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB ★ | 6 MB |
| Gaming Index | 25 ★ | 15 |
| Cinebench MT | 3800 ★ | 1900 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| RRP | £194 | £194 |
Where to buy
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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