Xeon E5472 vs FX-8370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
4.00
+170%

FX-8370 outperforms Xeon E5472 by a whopping 170% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370 and Xeon E5472 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13972119
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)no data
Release date2 September 2014 (9 years ago)1 October 2007 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8370 and Xeon E5472 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)no data
Threads8no data
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHzno data
L1 cache384 KBno data
L2 cache8 MBno data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nmno data
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data67 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370 and Xeon E5472 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370 and Xeon E5472. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
FMA+no data
AVX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370 and Xeon E5472 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370 and Xeon E5472. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370 and Xeon E5472.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

FX-8370 4.00
+170%
Xeon E5472 1.48

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 6185
+171%
Xeon E5472 2286

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
+13.2%
Xeon E5472 440

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 2012
+43.1%
Xeon E5472 1406

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.00 1.48
Recency 2 September 2014 1 October 2007
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 80 Watt

FX-8370 has a 170.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 6 years.

Xeon E5472, on the other hand, has 56.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5472 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5472 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370 and Xeon E5472, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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