AMD FX-Series FX-8150 8-core Socket AM3+
The 32nm Zambezi architecture offers 8 integer cores with a 4.2GHz boost clock and an unlocked multiplier for straightforward overclocking on the AM3+ socket. Its large 8MB L2 and 8MB L3 cache pools aid in multitasking, though the 125W TDP demands robust cooling. This processor is best for budget-conscious builders seeking a basic multi-threaded workstation for older software and light mega-tasking.
Cores 8
Threads 8
Boost Clock 4200 MHz
L3 Cache 8 MB
TDP 125 W
Socket Socket AM3+
35 Overall Score
Price $88
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average platform (18th percentile)
- Below average single thread (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | FX |
| Model | 8150 |
| Codename | Zambezi |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 32 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3600 |
| Boost Clock | 4200 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 5320 |
| PassMark Single | 1435 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| TDP | 125 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD FX-Series FX-8150 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20 | 32 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 20 | 64 | 4 | - | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4200 | 5500 | 3500 | 3400 | - | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 8 | 30 | 256 | 8 | - | - |
| Tdp W | 125 | 125 | 200 | 270 | - | - |
| Socket | Socket AM3+ | LGA1851 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM4 | AM5 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD FX-Series FX-8150 | 41.2 | 62.2 | 17.5 | 35.9 | 40.3 | 78.6 | 31.5 |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Compare | 95.5 | 96.9 | 90.6 | 95.4 | 95.1 | 90.7 | 99.2 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.6 | 62.2 | 60.5 | 32.5 | 44.1 | 90.7 | 50.2 |
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 90.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 90.7 | 3.1 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 12.6 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 11.9 | 17 | 59.7 | 20 |
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