AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD FX-8350

The AMD FX-8350 was introduced in the fourth quarter of 2012 as a processor for the mainstream and enthusiast market.

It is based on the Vishera (Bulldozer) architecture and is manufactured using a 32-nm process. This processor features 8 cores and 8 threads, 0 MB of Level-2 cache, and 8 MB of Level-3 cache. Its single-core performance in benchmarks is significantly lower than that of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700.

It also shows considerably lower performance in multi-core tasks. In the gaming sector, the AMD FX-8350 is often a limiting factor due to its older architecture and lower single-core performance. The 32-nm manufacturing process also leads to higher power consumption compared to modern CPUs.

The price/performance ratio is only relevant for very simple applications on an existing, older platform. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 was launched in the second quarter of 2018, targeting the mainstream and enthusiast segments. It is based on the Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) architecture and is manufactured using a 12-nm process.

This processor offers 8 cores and 16 threads (SMT), 0 MB of Level-2 cache, and 16 MB of Level-3 cache. It supports PCIe 3.0 and achieves a maximum memory bandwidth of 47 GB/s. In benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 significantly outperforms the AMD FX-8350 in both single-core and multi-core performance.

For gaming scenarios, it offers a noticeably better experience thanks to its more modern architecture. The 12-nm manufacturing results in better energy efficiency. The price/performance ratio is good on the used market, as it delivers solid performance for many applications.