Processor N95 vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
+22%
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.18

FX-8370 outperforms Processor N95 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14571616
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency2.9420.06
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Processor N95 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed4 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
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 Processor N95 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+Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

FX-8370 and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Processor N95.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 3.18
Recency 2 September 2014 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

FX-8370 has a 22% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Processor N95, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N95 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370 is a desktop processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370 and Processor N95, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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