FX-8370E vs i7-5960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5960X
2014
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
8.33
+140%

Core i7-5960X outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9251563
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.810.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.433.33
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-5960X has 27% better value for money than FX-8370E.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size356 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C71 °C
Number of transistors2,600 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

i7-5960X 8.33
+140%
FX-8370E 3.47

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.

i7-5960X 12744
+140%
FX-8370E 5306

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-5960X 14570
+92.5%
FX-8370E 7570

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.33 3.47
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 95 Watt

i7-5960X has a 140.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

FX-8370E, on the other hand, has 47.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5960X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5960X and FX-8370E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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