AMD FX-8370 vs Intel Atom D2560

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AMD FX-8370 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Atom D2560
AMD FX-8370 Intel Atom D2560

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8370 and the Intel Atom D2560 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8370 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Atom D2560 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2012.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Atom (101)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group Intel Atom D2000 (4)
2 Generation 1
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Cedarview
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 Intel Atom D2560 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic Intel Atom D2560
8 Cores 2
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
4.00 GHz Frequency 2.00 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
4.15 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 Intel Atom D2560
-- 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 Intel GMA 3650
GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology 65 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 4
-- Shader 32
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
-- DirectX Version 10.1

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 Intel GMA 3650
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 Intel Atom D2560 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic Intel Atom D2560
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1066
Max. Memory 4 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes 4
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8370 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom D2560 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic Intel Atom D2560
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The AMD FX-8370 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Atom D2560 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD FX-8370 Characteristic Intel Atom D2560
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3
AM3+ Socket BGA 559
AMD-V Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2014 Release date Q4/2012
170 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
433 (5%)

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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
Intel GMA 3650 @ 0.64 GHz
41 (100%)

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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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%)
Intel Atom D2560 Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8370 Intel Atom D2560
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