AMD FX-8370E vs Intel Core i5-5575R

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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 Intel Core i5-5575R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5575R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Core i 5000
2 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8370E Name Intel Core i5-5575R
AMD FX Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-5575R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5575R is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 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) 3.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8370E does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-5575R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5575R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 384
-- Release date Q2/2015
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 48
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-5575R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2015
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
170 $ Release price --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Broadwell S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket BGA 1364
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes