FX-8370E vs Ryzen 7 5700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5700
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
15.57
+358%
FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.40

Ryzen 7 5700 outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 358% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4531569
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation57.600.60
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.253.32
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date4 April 2022 (2 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$179$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700 has 9500% better value for money than FX-8370E.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E 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)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache16 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm32 nm
Die size180 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E 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
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5700 and FX-8370E.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 7 5700 15.57
+358%
FX-8370E 3.40

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.

Ryzen 7 5700 24273
+357%
FX-8370E 5306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.57 3.40
Recency 4 April 2022 2 September 2014
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 357.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.


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