Core i7-2600K vs FX-8350
The Core i7-2600K is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-2600K is 5% faster (20 vs 19).
- Cores: FX-8350 has 8 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-2600K 95 W, FX-8350 125 W; the Core i7-2600K delivers 39% more performance per watt.
- Age: the FX-8350 is 1 year newer (2012 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1155 vs AM3+), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-2600K | FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 20 | 19 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 2nd Gen | AMD FX |
| Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |