EPYC 7763 vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
EPYC 7763
2021
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
53.23
+1272%

EPYC 7763 outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 1272% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and EPYC 7763 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking145725
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.953.32
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency2.9417.99
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$7,890

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7763 has 249% better value for money than FX-8370.

Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and EPYC 7763 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads8128
Base clock speed4 GHz2.45 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Multiplierno data24.5
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm+
Die size315 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million33,200 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 EPYC 7763 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 configuration12
SocketAM3+SP3
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and EPYC 7763. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and EPYC 7763 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and EPYC 7763. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and EPYC 7763.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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
EPYC 7763 53.23
+1272%

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
EPYC 7763 84557
+1271%

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
EPYC 7763 1344
+170%

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
EPYC 7763 10361
+416%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 53.23
Recency 2 September 2014 15 March 2021
Physical cores 8 64
Threads 8 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 280 Watt

FX-8370 has 124% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7763, on the other hand, has a 1271.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7763 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7763 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370 and EPYC 7763, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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