FX-8140 vs FX-9370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9370
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
3.95
+29.1%
FX-8140
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.06

FX-9370 outperforms FX-8140 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9370 and FX-8140 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14401637
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.703.05
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9370 and FX-8140 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed4.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cache8192 KB8 MB
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9370 and FX-8140 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9370 and FX-8140. 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-9370 and FX-8140 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9370 and FX-8140. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9370 and FX-8140.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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-9370 3.95
+29.1%
FX-8140 3.06

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-9370 6273
+29.1%
FX-8140 4860

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.95 3.06
Recency 6 July 2013 23 October 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 95 Watt

FX-9370 has a 29.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 8 months.

FX-8140, on the other hand, has 131.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-9370 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8140 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9370 and FX-8140, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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