Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs FX-8370E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.29
+388%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 388% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1584410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7039.71
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.3323.70
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 5573% better value for money than FX-8370E.

Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million11,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

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-8370E 3.34
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.29
+388%

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
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25882
+388%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 16.29
Recency 2 September 2014 30 August 2024
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

FX-8370E has 33.3% more physical cores.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 387.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 50% more threads, a 540% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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