8 Core Processor
On the whole at the high end of the graphics spectrum, at the high
resolutions, it's all about the graphics hardware. As long as the
chip's not getting in the way then the GPU can operate with impunity.The AMD FX-8150 though is meant to be a rather capable gaming chip, and with a high-end GPU it delivers performance every bit as good as the Intel chips.
The FX-8150 ought to be a better bet for dual-graphics setups thanks to the two native x16 PCIe lanes within the platform.
For
- Great overclocking
- Serious multi-threading chops for less than £200
Against
- Only slightly faster at stock than 1100T
- Struggles against 2500K
- And is pricier
But there is at least some good news for AMD though, and that is all down to the fact it has finally created an overclocking-friendly processor.
We've been used to 1GHz+ overclocks from Intel chips for a while now, and with the AMD FX-8150 we've managed to get the same scale of improvements.
With a Corsair H100 water-cooling block we were able to push the FX-8150 to an impressive 4.73GHz. With the same cooler we could only get 4.6GHz out of the two Sandy Bridge chips.
- Product Type
Processor- Processor Core
- Octa-core (8 Core)
- Processor Manufacturer
- AMD
- Product Family
- FX
- Clock Speed
- 3.60 GHz
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3+
- Brand Name
- AMD
- Product Model
- FX-8150
- Green Compliant
- Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority
- RoHS
- 64-bit Processing
- Yes
- HyperTransport Speed
- 2200 MHz
- Processor Technology
- HyperTransport Technology
- L2 Cache
- 8 MB
- Product Series
- FX
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
- Product Name
- FX Processor
- Package Type
- Retail
- Manufacturer Part Number
- FD8150FRGUBOX
- Manufacturer Website Address
- www.amd.com
- Marketing Information
- Blow away the competition with the unrestrained power of an AMD FX Processor. Unlocked out of the box and competitively-priced, AMD FX Processor give you more bang for your buck with aggressive performance and lightning-fast responsiveness.
- Platform Supported
- PC
- Process Technology
- 32 nm
- Package Contents
- FX Processor
- AMD-qualified Heat sink and Fan with Thermal Interface
- Installation Manual
- Case Sticker
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Standard Warranty
- 3 Year Limited
