A10-9620P vs FX-8370E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34
+109%
A10-9620P
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.60

FX-8370E outperforms A10-9620P by a whopping 109% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and A10-9620P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15712093
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataBristol Ridge
Power efficiency3.3310.09
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)1 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and A10-9620P 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 speed3.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million3100 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8370E and A10-9620P 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+FP4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and A10-9620P. 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-8370E and A10-9620P are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and A10-9620P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370E and A10-9620P.

PCIe versionn/ano 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-8370E 3.34
+109%
A10-9620P 1.60

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-8370E 5306
+109%
A10-9620P 2535

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 1.60
Recency 2 September 2014 1 January 2017
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

FX-8370E has a 108.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A10-9620P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8370E is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-9620P in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370E is a desktop processor while A10-9620P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370E and A10-9620P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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