FX-8370 vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 28 Watt
22.74
+474%
FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.96

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 474% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2321444
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.83
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency75.432.94
Architecture codenameStrix Point (2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release dateJuly 2024 (recently)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate54 MHzno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370 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
SocketFP8AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsUSB 4, XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS), SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4Ano data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 890MOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370.

PCIe version4.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no 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 AI 9 HX 370 22.74
+474%
FX-8370 3.96

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 AI 9 HX 370 35448
+475%
FX-8370 6166

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.74 3.96
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a 474.2% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a notebook processor while FX-8370 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and FX-8370, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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