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AMD 45646788 FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor

Name: AMD 45646788 FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor
Brand: AMD
SKU: B009O7YUF6

Bottom line: The AMD 45646788 FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition: Unlocked Black Edition multiplier, AMD-rated to 5.0GHz with aggressive cooling; main trade-off: 125W TDP demands serious cooling and a strong VRM motherboard.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Unlocked Black Edition multiplier, AMD-rated to 5.0GHz with aggressive cooling
✓ Eight physical cores at 4.0GHz base / 4.2GHz Turbo Core
✓ 16MB total cache (8MB L2 plus 8MB L3) for multithreaded work
✓ Retail box includes E3 heat sink and fan with paste pre-applied
✓ 3 Year Warranty and Certificate of Authenticity included in box

Cons

✗ 125W TDP demands serious cooling and a strong VRM motherboard
✗ Socket AM3+ only, so no upgrade path to modern AMD platforms
✗ Requires a period-correct AM3+ board, which is now secondhand-only
✗ AMD's cited 24 percent frame-rate gain applies only to some games

Manufacturer description

The AMD FX-8350 is the Black Edition flagship of AMD's Piledriver-era FX-Series, and it remains one of the most recognizable socket AM3+ processors for retro PC builders. You get eight physical cores clocked at 4.0GHz base with a 4.2GHz Turbo Core ceiling, backed by 8MB of L2 and 8MB of L3 cache. The unlocked multiplier is the reason this chip still has a following: AMD rates it for up to 5.0GHz with aggressive cooling, so it is a natural fit for anyone rebuilding a period-correct overclocking rig on a 990FX board. AMD positioned the FX-8350 around multithreaded throughput, citing up to 24…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the AMD FX-8350 use?

The FX-8350 is a socket AM3+ (am3Plus) desktop processor, so it needs an AM3+ motherboard. It is not compatible with AM4 or AM5 boards.

How many cores and what clock speed does the FX-8350 have?

It has 8 cores running at 4.0GHz base with a 4.2GHz overdrive/Turbo frequency, plus 8MB of L2 cache and 8MB of L3 cache.

Can the FX-8350 be overclocked?

Yes. It is a Black Edition chip with an unlocked multiplier, and AMD states it can go up to 5.0GHz with aggressive cooling solutions. Results depend on your board, VRMs, and cooler.

Does the FX-8350 come with a cooler?

Yes. The retail box includes the E3 heat sink and fan with thermal paste already applied, plus an FX bezel sticker, Certificate of Authenticity, installation instructions, and manual.

What power supply and cooling does the FX-8350 need?

It is a 125W TDP part, so plan for a PSU and motherboard VRM setup rated for that load. If you intend to push past stock clocks, budget for a cooler beyond the bundled E3 unit.

Key Features

Platform: Desktop
Frequency: 4.0/4.2ghz (base/overdrive)
Cores: 8
Cache: 8/8mb (l2/l3)
Socket type: am3Plus
Power wattage: 125w

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Cache	8/8mb (l2/l3)
Cores	8
Wattage	125 watts
Platform	Not Machine Specific
CPU Model	AMD FX
CPU Speed	4 GHz
Frequency	4.0/4.2ghz (base/overdrive)
CPU Socket	Socket AM3+
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Socket type	am3Plus
Model Number	45646788
Power wattage	125w
Built-In Media	Processor
Mfr Part Number	45646788
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Count	8
Processor Speed	4 GHz
Secondary Cache	8 MB
CPU Manufacturer	AMD

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