I have both cpus the fx 8350 and the fx 4350 and also have a evga 970 ssc and i'll tell you this, I get way better performance with the fx 4350 cpu. With the games that I have played I get 60 frames with v sync on, you will get above that without vsync, such as far cry 3, batman origins, tumb raider, metro last light, dying light (with minor drop but can even notice it), skyrim, resident evil reveletions 2, with settings all the way up and many more games. Oh also I have my fx 4350 overclocked to 4.6. I am very happy with the 4350 cpu. In some games you do get minor frame drop like crisis 3 and borderlands pre-sequel. So you decided now.