Ryzen 5 4600G vs FX-8370E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.43
Ryzen 5 4600G
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.39
+203%

Ryzen 5 4600G outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1524734
Place by popularitynot in top-10023
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date2 September 2014 (9 years ago)21 July 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplierno data37
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cache8192 KB3 MB
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm2156 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million9800 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 Ryzen 5 4600G 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)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G. 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 Ryzen 5 4600G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Vega 7

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G.

PCIe versionn/a3.0

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 3.43
Ryzen 5 4600G 10.39
+203%

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
Ryzen 5 4600G 16068
+203%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.43 10.39
Recency 2 September 2014 21 July 2020
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

FX-8370E has 33.3% more physical cores.

Ryzen 5 4600G, on the other hand, has a 202.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 4600G is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370E and Ryzen 5 4600G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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