AMD FX-8370E vs AMD Phenom II X4 B97

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AMD FX-8370E or AMD FX-8370E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-8370E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8370E, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 B97, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8370E Name AMD Phenom II X4 B97
AMD FX Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8370E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8370E is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 B97 is 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 4
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8370E does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

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Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes ECC No
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2 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8370E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2010
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
32 nm Technology 45 nm
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Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Deneb (K10)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket AM3
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