AMD FX-8370 vs AMD FX-8370E

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AMD FX-8370 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8370E
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8370 and the AMD FX-8370E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8370 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD FX-8370E which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
2 Generation 2
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8370 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8370E clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic AMD FX-8370E
8 Cores 8
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
4.00 GHz Frequency 3.30 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.30 GHz
4.15 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.80 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic AMD FX-8370E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8370, while the AMD FX-8370E supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic AMD FX-8370E
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8370 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8370E is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic AMD FX-8370E
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8370 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8370E is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic AMD FX-8370E
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
AM3+ Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
170 $ Release price 170 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
9176 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
8402 (92%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1550 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz
1284 (83%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
673 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
616 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
585 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
2836 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
204 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
1281 (100%)
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370E
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