FX-9370 vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43
+12.2%
FX-9370
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
3.95

Core i5-7640X outperforms FX-9370 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and FX-9370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13381440
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.741.70
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)6 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and FX-9370 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed4 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C57 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and FX-9370 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-9370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-9370 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-9370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and FX-9370.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7640X 4.43
+12.2%
FX-9370 3.95

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7640X 7036
+12.2%
FX-9370 6273

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-7640X 1777
+247%
FX-9370 512

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-7640X 5301
+161%
FX-9370 2029

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.43 3.95
Recency 26 June 2017 6 July 2013
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 220 Watt

i5-7640X has a 12.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 96.4% lower power consumption.

FX-9370, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i5-7640X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9370 in performance tests.


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