AMD FX-6350 vs Intel Core i7-3770

The AMD FX-6350 (Vishera/Bulldozer architecture) was manufactured using the 32 nm process and, as a 6-core processor (6 threads), offered a multi-core solution for the mainstream segment.

It features 8 MB of Level 3 Cache; the Level 2 Cache is specified as 0 MB. The maximum memory bandwidth is 30 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3770 (Ivy Bridge S architecture), manufactured using the finer 22 nm process, targeted the upper mainstream segment.

It has 4 cores and 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading, also 8 MB of Level 3 Cache (Level 2 Cache 0 MB). Its maximum memory bandwidth is 26 GB/s. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 and PCIe 3.0 are present. In single-core performance, the Intel Core i7-3770 significantly outperforms the AMD FX-6350.

Even in multi-core applications, where the Intel Core i7-3770 benefits from Hyper-Threading, it offers strong performance, while the AMD FX-6350 with its 6 cores is designed for multitasking. For gaming, the Intel Core i7-3770 is usually the better choice due to its superior single-core performance.

Information on power consumption and Thermal Design Power (TDP) was not provided. Historically, the AMD FX-6350 offered a more favorable price-performance ratio for multitasking. The Intel Core i7-3770 was positioned as a premium model; both are now only available on the used market.

The AMD FX-6350 is an option for budget-conscious multitasking. The Intel Core i7-3770 impresses with high single-core performance, good gaming suitability, and integrated graphics.