FX-9370 vs Ryzen 7 5800

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5800
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.65
+317%

Ryzen 7 5800 outperforms FX-9370 by a whopping 317% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking3941418
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date5 November 2020 (3 years ago)6 July 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370 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)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache512 KBno data
L2 cache4 MB8192 KB
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm32 nm
Die size81 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data57 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors4,150 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370 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
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370. 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 Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and FX-9370.

PCIe version4.0n/a

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.

Ryzen 7 5800 16.65
+317%
FX-9370 3.99

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.

Ryzen 7 5800 25758
+317%
FX-9370 6177

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.

Ryzen 7 5800 2079
+311%
FX-9370 506

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.

Ryzen 7 5800 8850
+343%
FX-9370 1997

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.65 3.99
Recency 5 November 2020 6 July 2013
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 220 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800 has a 317.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 238.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9370 in performance tests.


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