AMD FX-8370E | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8370E or AMD Phenom II X2 B59 - 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 Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 was released in Q4/2011. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Callisto (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-8370E is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz. |
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AMD FX-8370E | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8370E supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-8370E | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe 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 Phenom II X2 B59 is 80 W. |
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AMD FX-8370E | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8370E has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-8370E | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 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 | AM3 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
170 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8370E | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
Unknown | Unknown |