Ryzen 9 7950X vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+917%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 917% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking145767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.9421.97
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million13140 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 Ryzen 9 7950X 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+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+917%

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
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681
+917%

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
Ryzen 9 7950X 2985
+499%

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
Ryzen 9 7950X 19448
+868%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 39.46
Recency 2 September 2014 27 September 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 170 Watt

FX-8370 has 36% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 917% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.


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