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AMD FX 8350 vs Intel Core i5 2500

AMD FX 8350 Cpu
AMD FX 8350
Intel Core i5 2500 Cpu
Intel Core i5 2500
Editiorial reviews
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8 editorial reviews
AMD is refreshing its desktop processors with Piledriver, an enhanced version of Bulldozer that focuses on improving instructions per clock and frequency -- just like it did...Read more
Last year, AMD launched its Bulldozer architecture to disappointed enthusiasts who were hoping to see the company rise to its former glory. Today, we get an FX processor based on the Piledriver update. Does it give power users something to celebrate?Read more
HotHardware takes a detailed look at the new AMD FX 8350 octal-core desktop processor, formeraly codenamed Vishera.Read more
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4 editorial reviews
Page 2 - Intel Core i5-2500K Architecture; Test SystemRead more
Without doubt the new range of Intel CPUs are incredible - we show you why.Read more
This latest mid-range processor is a huge leap forwardsRead more
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User rating
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5 stars
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Full Comparison

General

AMD FX 8350AMD FX 8350
Intel Core i5 2500Intel Core i5 2500
Processor socketAM3+LGA 1155
Operating modes64-bit64-bit

Processor

AMD FX 8350AMD FX 8350
Intel Core i5 2500Intel Core i5 2500
Clock speed4.0 GHz3.3 GHz
Max turbo speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Number of cores84
Number of threads84
Thermal Design Power (TDP)125.0 W95.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

Integrated Graphics

AMD FX 8350AMD FX 8350
Intel Core i5 2500Intel Core i5 2500
On-board graphics adapternoyes

Memory

AMD FX 8350AMD FX 8350
Intel Core i5 2500Intel Core i5 2500
Cache8 MB6 MB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)29.9 GB/s21.0 GB/s

Pros & Cons

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