amd
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPAMD FX-8150
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-2600K
AMD FX-8150
AMD FX-8150
$ • Oct 2011
Intel Core i7-2600K
$317 • Jan 2011
Intel Core i7-2600K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD FX-8150 | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 18 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 384 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 8.00 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Intel HD 3000 |
| Architecture | FX (Zambezi) | Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 32nm |
| Socket | amd socket am3+ | intel socket 1155 |
| Foundry | N/A | Intel |
| Die Size | 315 mm² | 216 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1200 million | 1160 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD FX-8150
Intel Core i7-2600K
Comparison in Games (48 benchmarks)
Unravel Two
Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor Martyr
Jurassic World Evolution
Vampyr
Antigraviator
Agony
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 54 benchmarks across 48 games
AMD FX-8150
AMD • 8/8 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i7-2600K
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.4GHz
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