AMD FX-6350 vs Intel Core i3-2105
Comparative analysis of AMD FX-6350 and Intel Core i3-2105 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-6350
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 6 vs 4
- Around 35% higher clock speed: 4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- 2.3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 12x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1570 vs 1419
- 2.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4588 vs 1846
- Around 71% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2117 vs 1241
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.641 vs 1.961
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | April 2013 vs May 2011 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 6 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz |
L1 cache | 288 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 6 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB vs 3072 KB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1570 vs 1419 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 4588 vs 1846 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2117 vs 1241 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.641 vs 1.961 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-2105
- Around 13% higher maximum core temperature: 69.1°C vs 61°C
- Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 563 vs 551
- Around 96% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 35.598 vs 18.143
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 69.1°C vs 61°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 125 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 563 vs 551 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 35.598 vs 18.143 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD FX-6350
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-2105
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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Name | AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i3-2105 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1570 | 1419 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 4588 | 1846 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 551 | 563 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2117 | 1241 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.641 | 1.961 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 18.143 | 35.598 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.179 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.241 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i3-2105 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Vishera | Sandy Bridge |
Family | AMD FX-Series Processors | |
Launch date | April 2013 | May 2011 |
OPN PIB | FD6350FRHKBOX | |
OPN Tray | FD6350FRW6KHK | |
Place in performance rating | 2632 | 2620 |
Price now | $129.99 | $79.99 |
Series | AMD FX 6-Core Black Edition Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 15.84 | 13.64 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $145 | |
Processor Number | i3-2105 | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.9 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
Die size | 315 mm | |
L1 cache | 288 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 6 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB | 3072 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 61°C | 69.1°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 2 |
Number of threads | 6 | 4 |
P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.25 V - Max: 1.4125 V | |
Transistor count | 1200 million | |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
Memory |
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Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3+ | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 65 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | n / a | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x112 | |
Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |