FX-8370 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.03
+2060%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 2060% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31441
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.710.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.672.94
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 572% better value for money than FX-8370.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1288
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors52,560 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370 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
SocketsTR5AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-8370.

PCIe version5.0n/a
PCI Express lanes128no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 87.03
+2060%
FX-8370 4.03

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 Threadripper PRO 7985WX 133194
+2060%
FX-8370 6166

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 87.03 4.03
Recency 19 October 2023 2 September 2014
Physical cores 64 8
Threads 128 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 2059.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

FX-8370, on the other hand, has 180% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while FX-8370 is a desktop one.


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