AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core i5-2500K
The Intel Core i5-2500K leads on gaming, scoring 35.9 — about 6% ahead of the AMD FX-8350. For AI workloads the AMD FX-8350 is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the AMD FX-8350 is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i5-2500K costs around 11% more. For bang for your buck, the AMD FX-8350 is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i5-2500K is faster, but the AMD FX-8350 gives more performance for the money.
| FX-8350AMDAM3+ | Core i5-2500KIntelLGA1155our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 34 | 35.9 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 24.5 ★ | 17.6 |
| AI | 15.9 ★ | 10.1 |
| VR | 34 | 35.9 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 97.2 ★ | 92.6 |
| 3D Modelling | 70 ★ | 45.4 |
| AI | 45.4 ★ | 26.1 |
| VR | 97.2 ★ | 92.6 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 60.8 | 65.9 ★ |
| Cores | 8 ★ | 4 |
| Threads | 8 ★ | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz ★ | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB ★ | 6 MB |
| Gaming Index | 30 | 33 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 4300 ★ | 3700 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 95 W ★ |
| RRP | $195 ★ | $216 |
★ 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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