i7-4850EQ vs FX-9370
Primary details
Comparing FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1433 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i7 |
| Power efficiency | 1.69 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Crystalwell (2013−2014) |
| Release date | 6 July 2013 (11 years ago) | 29 August 2013 (11 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Bus type | no data | DMI 2.0 |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 16 |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 264 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 57 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 100 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 1,400 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | Intel BGA1364 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 47 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 32 GB |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD 5200 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ.
| PCIe version | n/a | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 6 July 2013 | 29 August 2013 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 47 Watt |
FX-9370 has 100% more physical cores.
i7-4850EQ, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 368.1% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that FX-9370 is a desktop processor while Core i7-4850EQ is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9370 and Core i7-4850EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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