Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 vs FX-8370E

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1569not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.60no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.32no data
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Griffin (2008−2009)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)December 2008 (15 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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 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 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 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+S1
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370E and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88. 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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

FX-8370E has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88, on the other hand, has 171.4% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between FX-8370E and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that FX-8370E is a desktop processor while Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88 is a notebook one.


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