Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs FX-8370E

Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
15.08
+351%

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 351% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1569462
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.3350.97
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size315 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million25,000 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 7 PRO 8840U 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+FP7
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. 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 7 PRO 8840U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. 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 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7 PRO 8840U 15.08
+351%

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 7 PRO 8840U 23952
+351%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 15.08
Recency 2 September 2014 16 April 2024
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a 351.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 239.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370E is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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