Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs FX-8370E

Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34
+519%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.54

FX-8370E outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5200+ by a whopping 519% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15712840
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.330.57
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)September 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache8192 KB512K
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size315 mm2220 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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+AM2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+. 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-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

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-8370E and Athlon 64 X2 5200+.

PCIe versionn/ano data

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-8370E 3.34
+519%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 0.54

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-8370E 5306
+524%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 851

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 0.54
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 89 Watt

FX-8370E has a 518.5% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 X2 5200+, on the other hand, has 6.7% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370E is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ in performance tests.


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