Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD FX-8350 (AMD, 2012) and Ryzen 5 1400 (AMD, 2017) 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 2.2% 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 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 9,200 | 9,000 |
| Generation | FX | Ryzen 1000 |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 |
| 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 5 1400 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
FX-8350 is about 2.2% higher by score (FX-8350: 9200 points / Ryzen 5 1400: 9000 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 5 1400 is Ryzen 1000.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 RTX 3050 pairs well with Ryzen 5 1400. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
