FX-8370E vs i7-9750H

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9750H
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.79
+103%
FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34

Core i7-9750H outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10321585
Place by popularity95not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.70
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.283.33
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-9750H 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9750H 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E.

PCIe version3.0n/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.

i7-9750H 6.79
+103%
FX-8370E 3.34

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.

i7-9750H 10789
+103%
FX-8370E 5306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.79 3.34
Recency 23 April 2019 2 September 2014
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-9750H has a 103.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-8370E, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores.

The Core i7-9750H is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-9750H is a notebook processor while FX-8370E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9750H and FX-8370E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-9750H
Core i7-9750H
AMD FX-8370E
FX-8370E

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.2 1841 vote

Rate Core i7-9750H on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.6 87 votes

Rate FX-8370E on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-9750H or FX-8370E, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.