i7-3740QM vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
+8.1%
Core i7-3740QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.59

FX-8370 outperforms Core i7-3740QM by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14571517
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.947.55
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB256K (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size315 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM 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
SocketAM3+FCBGA1224,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

FX-8370 3.88
+8.1%
i7-3740QM 3.59

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.

FX-8370 6166
+8.2%
i7-3740QM 5700

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.

FX-8370 498
i7-3740QM 595
+19.5%

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.

FX-8370 2009
+1.7%
i7-3740QM 1976

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-8370 7570
+17.4%
i7-3740QM 6450

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 3.59
Recency 2 September 2014 3 September 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

FX-8370 has a 8.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

i7-3740QM, on the other hand, has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM.

Note that FX-8370 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3740QM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370 and Core i7-3740QM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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