Phenom II X3 720 vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.03
+291%

FX-8370 outperforms Phenom II X3 720 by a whopping 291% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Phenom II X3 720 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14382457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.885.16
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.940.99
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Heka (2009−2010)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)1 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Phenom II X3 720 has 486% better value for money than FX-8370.

Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Phenom II X3 720 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)3 (Tri-Core)
Threads83
Base clock speed4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2258 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million758 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 Phenom II X3 720 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+AM3
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Phenom II X3 720. 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 Phenom II X3 720 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Phenom II X3 720. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Phenom II X3 720.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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 4.03
+291%
Phenom II X3 720 1.03

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 6170
+292%
Phenom II X3 720 1575

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
+52.8%
Phenom II X3 720 326

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 2012
+155%
Phenom II X3 720 790

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.03 1.03
Recency 2 September 2014 1 January 2010
Physical cores 8 3
Threads 8 3
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 95 Watt

FX-8370 has a 291.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom II X3 720, on the other hand, has 31.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X3 720 in performance tests.


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