FX-8370 vs Xeon E5-2658 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2658 v4
2016
14 cores / 28 threads, 105 Watt
9.33
+133%

Xeon E5-2658 v4 outperforms FX-8370 by a whopping 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking7751358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.050.91
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)2 September 2014 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,832no data
Current price$169 (0.1x MSRP)$195

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E5-2658 v4 has 1444% better value for money than FX-8370.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2658 v4 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speedno data4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus support2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
L2 cache3.5 MB8192 KB
L3 cache35 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size306.18 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors4700 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2658 v4 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataAM3+
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370 are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

Xeon E5-2658 v4 9.33
+133%
FX-8370 4.01

Xeon E5-2658 v4 outperforms FX-8370 by 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E5-2658 v4 14434
+133%
FX-8370 6202

Xeon E5-2658 v4 outperforms FX-8370 by 133% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon E5-2658 v4 679
+36.9%
FX-8370 496

Xeon E5-2658 v4 outperforms FX-8370 by 37% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon E5-2658 v4 8111
+303%
FX-8370 2014

Xeon E5-2658 v4 outperforms FX-8370 by 303% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.33 4.01
Recency 20 June 2016 2 September 2014
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E5-2658 v4 has a 132.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8370 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2658 v4 is a mobile workstation processor while FX-8370 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2658 v4 and FX-8370, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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