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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8150 vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The FX-8150 is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $293.15 cheaper!

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$59.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 104% cheaper – $59.94 vs $353.09

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$353.09View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 320% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 13 years newer
Up to 106% better value for money
Up to 104% more expensive – $353.09 vs $59.94

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

184FPS

227FPS

356FPS

786FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-8150

119FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

457FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-8150

208FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

274FPS

Valorant2020

FX-8150

538FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

843FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-8150

575FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

883FPS

Dota 22013

FX-8150

169FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

336FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

FX-8150

Ryzen 9 9900X

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

FX-8150

Ryzen 9 9900X

77%

Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 74 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8150

Ryzen 9 9900X

Ryzen 9 9900X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-8150

Ryzen 9 9900X

Ryzen 9 9900X has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-8150

8 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X

64 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X has 56 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-8150

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-8150

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 33% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-8150

125W

Ryzen 9 9900X

120W

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-8150

$59.94

Ryzen 9 9900X

$353.09

FX-8150 is $293.15 cheaper.

FX-8150Ryzen 9 9900X

AM3+

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AM5

Zambezi

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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Radeon Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8150 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 2467% faster than the FX-8150 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than FX-8150?expand_more

2467% 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 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 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 9 9900X?expand_more

Performance: FX-8150 scores 3/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100. 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 9 9900X 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 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.