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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5600X vs FX-8150

The Ryzen 5 5600X is much faster than the FX-8150 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 245% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 182% better value for money
  • Up to 22% more expensive$299 vs $59.94
  • Up to 22% cheaper$59.94 vs $299

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5600X ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8150 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

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

Ryzen 5 5600X has a 3% higher base clock.

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

Ryzen 5 5600X boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5600X draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-8150 Logo
FX-8150
$59.94
AM4
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AM3+
Vermeer
Codenamehelp
Zambezi
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5600X or FX-8150?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X. It's 1125% faster than the FX-8150 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600X than FX-8150?expand_more
1125% 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, Ryzen 5 5600X or FX-8150?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5600X and FX-8150?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5600X scores 49/100, FX-8150 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5600X or FX-8150 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 Ryzen 5 5600X or FX-8150?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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