FX-4320 vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
+96%
FX-4320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.98

FX-8370 outperforms FX-4320 by an impressive 96% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and FX-4320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14571939
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.941.97
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and FX-4320 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cache8192 KB4096 KB
L3 cacheno data4096 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370 and FX-4320 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
SocketAM3+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and FX-4320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and FX-4320 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and FX-4320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1866

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and FX-4320.

PCIe versionn/aNot Listed

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-8370 3.88
+96%
FX-4320 1.98

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-8370 6166
+95.7%
FX-4320 3150

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 1.98
Recency 2 September 2014 23 October 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 95 Watt

FX-8370 has a 96% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

FX-4320, on the other hand, has 31.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4320 in performance tests.


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