Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs FX-8370E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8370E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.34
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+1478%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms FX-8370E by a whopping 1478% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking158427
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.706.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency3.3317.81
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 809% better value for money than FX-8370E.

Detailed specifications

FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads8128
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplierno data27
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data256 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size315 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million3,800 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 Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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+sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 52.69
+1478%

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 Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697
+1477%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 52.69
Recency 2 September 2014 14 July 2020
Physical cores 8 64
Threads 8 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 280 Watt

FX-8370E has 194.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has a 1477.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370E in performance tests.

Note that FX-8370E is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8370E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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