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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8150 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The FX-8150 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $107.01 cheaper!

  • Up to 22% cheaper$59.94 vs $166.95
  • Up to 275% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 1 month newer
  • Up to 207% better value for money
  • Up to 22% more expensive$166.95 vs $59.94

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 64 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8150 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-8150 Logo
FX-8150
3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-8150 Logo
FX-8150
4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-8150 Logo
FX-8150
$59.94

FX-8150 is $107.01 cheaper.

AM3+
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AM5
Zambezi
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8150 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 2133% faster than the FX-8150 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than FX-8150?expand_more
2133% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-8150 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8150 and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Performance: FX-8150 scores 3/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-8150 or Ryzen 5 7600X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the FX-8150 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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