AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core I7-12650H: a performance debate with mixed results (using dubious test scores)
AMD FX-8350 vs Intel Core I7-12650H: a performance debate with mixed results (using dubious test scores)
The FX-8350 wasn't particularly strong upon its 2010 launch, and it nearly pushed AMD into financial trouble. The i7-12650H is now a mid-range chip, while the 12700H offers more power with similar naming because of additional cores, though it's still several generations ahead of the FX-8350. In Cinebench R23, the FX-8350 single-core performance was about 573, and multicore around 2,777. For comparison, a 14900K delivers roughly 2,200–2,300 in single-core speed—close to the top mainstream desktops. The leap isn't just in raw numbers; improvements in instruction sets, memory speeds, and overall efficiency make it a substantial upgrade.
ALRIGHT AGREED! The numbers are pretty off, varying from "Meh" to completely unreasonable, all scattered and leaning heavily toward Intel. But you mentioned an FX chip—definitely not on par with an i7, even if it's just average for that model. The i7 will always outperform the FX in most cases, so go ahead when you're ready.
This scenario is somewhat anticipated. GTA V and RDR2 performed well on FX CPUs thanks to Bulldozer architecture. The way RAGE interacts with the modular core system seems to align nicely. This remains speculation—I haven’t received any input from a Rockstar developer about it. It’s conceivable that Rockstar tailored RAGE for FX CPUs before the next-gen consoles, considering the upcoming AMD designs for PS4 and Xbox One. Jaguar offered some unique features, yet the hardware still boasted eight cores, making optimization for full utilization logical. Most PC engines from the past decade supported only four threads, so this was a notable advantage. Bulldozer provided developers with a couple of years to refine the engine before Jaguar’s release. It’s possible Rockstar streamlined the engine specifically for Bulldozer, anticipating future hardware. Since Jaguar and Bulldozer share similarities, they likely retained optimizations that worked on earlier consoles. Regardless of the outcome, these titles run better than one might expect from FX chips. However, when compared to other games, even strong FX options like RAGE often struggle against more powerful CPUs such as the Core i7 3770K or sometimes the Core i3 3220 in older titles like Skyrim. So, RAGE games stand out rather than being typical.