FX-8150

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-8150

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-8150 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,150 Rank: 745
Rank Name Score Visual
741 Core i5-9500T 5,155
+0.1%
742 Core i7-8550U 5,153
+0.1%
743 Core i5-6350HQ 5,153
+0.1%
744 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,151
+0%
745 FX-8150 5,150
746 Core i5-9400H 5,149
+-0%
747 Core i3-4370 5,149
+-0%
748 Xeon E5-2630 v4 5,148
+-0%
749 Core i7-3930K 5,148
+-0%
750 Ryzen 3 1200 5,148
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-8150 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,740 Rank: 917
Rank Name Score Visual
913 Core i5-3570 4,743
+0.1%
914 Core i7-4700MQ 4,743
+0.1%
915 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,743
+0.1%
916 Core i3-8300 4,742
+0%
917 FX-8150 4,740
918 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,739
+-0%
919 Pentium G4600T 4,738
+-0%
920 Core i3-6100U 4,738
+-0%
921 Xeon W3670 4,738
+-0%
922 Core i5-7500T 4,737
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-8150 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,423 Rank: 615
Rank Name Score Visual
611 Core i3-10100 5,424
+0%
612 Xeon Gold 6134 5,423
+0%
613 Core i3-7101TE 5,423
+0%
614 Core i7-4771 5,423
+0%
615 FX-8150 5,423
616 Xeon E3-1545M v5 5,422
+-0%
617 Core i5-1035G4 5,421
+-0%
618 Core i7-4770T 5,421
+-0%
619 Core i5-8265U 5,420
-0.1%
620 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,420
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-8150 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-8150 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-8150 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-8150 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD FX-8150 remains a relic of a bygone era in desktop computing, having been launched in October 2011 as part of AMD's FX lineup. Designed on the Zambezi architecture and fabricated at GlobalFoundries using a 32 nm process, this processor was intended to compete with Intel's high-end offerings of the time. Despite its age, the FX-8150 holds a unique place in history as one of the first consumer CPUs to feature eight cores, albeit with modest single-threaded performance by today's standards. With a base clock of 3.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.8 GHz, it was built for multithreaded workloads, though its efficiency and modern instruction set support lag far behind current technology.

The FX-8150 is a socket AM3+ processor with a TDP of 125 W, requiring substantial cooling solutions due to its power consumption. It supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor includes 8 MB of L3 cache, shared across all eight cores, and operates on a 5 GT/s bus speed. It uses the µPGA package and is compatible with AMD 800 and 900 Series chipsets. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could enable basic display output through the chipset.

In benchmark testing, the FX-8150 achieves an overall score of 5150, placing it at #745 out of 2060 processors in the overall ranking. Its single-core score of 5423 ranks it at #612, and its multicore score of 4740 places it at #917. While these scores are impressive for their time, they now sit well below the performance of modern CPUs. The processor is outpaced by newer models such as the Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G in single-core performance, and by the Ryzen 3 2300X and Core i7-4700MQ in multicore performance. Notably, the FX-8150's multicore performance is significantly weaker compared to its single-core performance, indicating its design prioritized core count over individual thread efficiency.

Technologically, the FX-8150 supports a range of features including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES, CLMUL, x86-64, and AMD-V. It also includes hardware virtualization support, which enhances virtual machine performance. However, it lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT) and has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for easy overclocking. The processor's transistor count stands at 1.2 billion, and it features a die area of 315 mm².

In conclusion, the AMD FX-8150 is best suited for legacy systems or niche applications where its eight-core design provides a marginal advantage over older dual- or quad-core processors. While it was once a high-end option, its performance now falls short of modern standards, and it is no longer competitive in mainstream desktop computing. For users seeking a modern upgrade, current-generation CPUs from AMD and Intel offer vastly superior performance and efficiency.
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AMD FX-8150

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-8150
Model Number: G3450
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (unlocked)
Core Name: Zambezi
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 53 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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