Core 2 Duo T8300 vs FX-9370

Aggregate performance score

FX-9370
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
3.95
+325%
Core 2 Duo T8300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.93

FX-9370 outperforms Core 2 Duo T8300 by a whopping 325% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14402529
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.702.51
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)10 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$241

Detailed specifications

FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300 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 speed4.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L2 cache8192 KB3 MB
L3 cacheno data3 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+BGA479,PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300.

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-9370 3.95
+325%
Core 2 Duo T8300 0.93

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-9370 6273
+326%
Core 2 Duo T8300 1472

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-9370 512
+69%
Core 2 Duo T8300 303

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-9370 2029
+322%
Core 2 Duo T8300 481

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.95 0.93
Recency 6 July 2013 10 January 2008
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 35 Watt

FX-9370 has a 324.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T8300, on the other hand, has 528.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-9370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T8300 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9370 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T8300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9370 and Core 2 Duo T8300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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