AMD FX-8370E vs AMD G-T56E

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AMD FX-8370E CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD G-T56E
AMD FX-8370E AMD G-T56E

CPU comparison

AMD FX-8370E or AMD G-T56E - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD FX-8370E has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8370E was released in Q3/2014.

The AMD G-T56E has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.65 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD G-T56E was released in Q1/2012.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD G (38)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group AMD G (13)
2 Generation 1
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8370E is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The AMD G-T56E has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.65 GHz.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic AMD G-T56E
8 Cores 2
8 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.30 GHz Frequency 1.65 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
3.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic AMD G-T56E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon HD 6250
GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation 3
Technology 40 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 1
-- Shader 80
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
-- DirectX Version 11

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 AMD Radeon HD 6250
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The AMD FX-8370E supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD G-T56E can connect up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic AMD G-T56E
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-8370E has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD G-T56E is 18 W.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic AMD G-T56E
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8370E has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD G-T56E cache has a total of 1.00 MB.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic AMD G-T56E
32 nm Technology 40 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 SSE3, SSE4a
AM3+ Socket --
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2012
170 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8370E (0%)
AMD G-T56E (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8370E (100%)
AMD G-T56E (9%)

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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
8402 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
751 (9%)

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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz
45 (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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz
1284 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
616 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8370E AMD G-T56E
Unknown Unknown

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