Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD FX-8350 (AMD, 2012) and Ryzen 3 2200G (AMD, 2018) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: FX-8350 is about 15% faster
The sockets differ (AM3+ / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | FX-8350 | Ryzen 3 2200G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 9,200 | 8,000 |
| Generation | FX | Ryzen 2000 |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | FX-8350 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Ryzen 3 2200G (the lower model is often sufficient) |
FX-8350 is about 15% higher by score (FX-8350: 9200 points / Ryzen 3 2200G: 8000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
FX-8350 is FX, while Ryzen 3 2200G is Ryzen 2000.The sockets differ (AM3+ / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce GTX 980 Ti pairs well with FX-8350 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER pairs well with Ryzen 3 2200G. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
