AMD FX-8320 vs AMD FX-8370

The AMD FX-8320 is a desktop processor from the Vishera series, based on the Bulldozer architecture.

It is designed for users who require a high number of cores for parallel tasks. It is manufactured in a 32 nm process by the manufacturer AMD. The processor offers eight cores and eight threads, as well as a Level 3 cache of 8 MB. A Level 2 cache is specified as 0 MB in the specifications. The maximum memory bandwidth is 30 GB/s.

In benchmarks, the AMD FX-8320 delivers solid multi-core performance, while single-core performance is more than ten percent lower compared to the AMD FX-8370.

In games, performance is stable as long as the applications effectively use the number of cores. With a thermal design power of 125 watts, powerful cooling is required. The price-performance ratio is geared towards price-conscious users of multi-core systems. The AMD FX-8370 is a higher-clocked variant within AMD's Vishera family.

The target group includes users who require a higher base speed for games and applications. It uses the 32 nm process and has eight cores and eight threads. The technical equipment with 8 MB Level 3 cache and a memory bandwidth of 30 GB/s corresponds to the other model, with 0 MB Level 2 cache also specified here.

In single-core performance, the AMD FX-8370 outperforms the AMD FX-8320 by over ten percent, increasing overall computing performance. In gaming scenarios, the higher clock speed provides better results, as limitations occur less frequently. The thermal design power is 125 watts, with the actual power requirement being higher under load.

The AMD FX-8370 is recommended for systems where the maximum clock speed within this architecture is crucial.