AMD FX-8370E vs Samsung Exynos 7870

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AMD FX-8370E CPU1 vs CPU2 Samsung Exynos 7870
AMD FX-8370E Samsung Exynos 7870

CPU comparison

AMD FX-8370E or Samsung Exynos 7870 - 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 Samsung Exynos 7870 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 7870 was released in Q1/2016.
AMD FX (30) Family Samsung Exynos (47)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group Samsung Exynos 7570/7870/7880 (4)
2 Generation 1
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Cortex-A53
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 Samsung Exynos 7870 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic Samsung Exynos 7870
8 Cores 8
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.30 GHz Frequency 1.60 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
3.80 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-8370E Characteristic Samsung Exynos 7870
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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 ARM Mali-T830 MP1
GPU frequency 0.60 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.60 GHz
-- GPU Generation Midgard 4
Technology 28nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 1
-- Shader 16
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- 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 ARM Mali-T830 MP1
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The AMD FX-8370E supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 7870 can connect up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic Samsung Exynos 7870
DDR3-1866 Memory LPDDR3-933
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 0
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 2.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache --
-- 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 Samsung Exynos 7870 is --.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic Samsung Exynos 7870
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8370E has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 7870 cache has a total of 2.00 MB.

AMD FX-8370E Characteristic Samsung Exynos 7870
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions --
AM3+ Socket --
AMD-V Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2016
170 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8370E (0%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8370E (100%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 (11%)

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%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
963 (11%)

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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
115 (100%)

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-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
452 (100%)

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%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
ARM Mali-T830 MP1 @ 0.60 GHz
20 (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%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 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%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 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%)
Samsung Exynos 7870 Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8370E Samsung Exynos 7870
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