Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.88
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.82
+359%

Ryzen 7 5800X3D outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 359% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1457348
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.9529.72
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency2.9416.06
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 3028% better value for money than FX-8370.

Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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)
Threads816
Base clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data512 KB
L2 cache8192 KB4 MB
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size315 mm274 + 125 mm
Maximum core temperature61 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million8,850 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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 17.82
+359%

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
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 28311
+359%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-8370 498
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 2118
+325%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-8370 2009
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 11077
+451%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 17.82
Recency 2 September 2014 20 April 2022
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a 359.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.


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