FX-8370 vs Pentium Gold G7400E

CPU

GPU

FX-8370

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2014

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Pentium Gold G7400E

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2022

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FX-8370 vs Pentium Gold G7400E Performance Spectrum

FX-8370

8 / 8

6,184

+0.8%

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Pentium Gold G7400E

2 / 4

6,134

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

FX-8370 vs Pentium Gold G7400E FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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FX-8370 vs Pentium Gold G7400E: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

FX-8370

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock Cooler), unlike Pentium Gold G7400E.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (3,800 vs 3,814).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Pentium Gold G7400E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌171.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 46W.
❌Older platform position on AM3+, while Pentium Gold G7400E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Pentium Gold G7400E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Pentium Gold G7400E

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 46W instead of 125W, a 79W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM3+ and older memory support.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 710, while FX-8370 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-8370 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike FX-8370.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium Gold G7400E better than FX-8370?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, FX-8370 is ahead with a 30.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G7400E pulls ahead with 0.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G7400E is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium Gold G7400E is still the much better call for a fresh build. Pentium Gold G7400E comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. FX-8370 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that usually means used-market pricing on an obsolete 2014 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (31.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on AM3+.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Gold G7400E makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2014), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM3+, and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 8/8. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

FX-8370 vs Pentium Gold G7400E Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FX-8370

The FX-8370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,184 points. Launch price was $199.

Pentium Gold G7400E

The Pentium Gold G7400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8370 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 17.7% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The FX-8370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-8370. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3,800 vs 3,814 (0.4% advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 520 vs 1,960, a 116.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,050 vs 4,131 (67.3% advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E).

Feature	FX-8370	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+300%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+19%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+540%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	6,184	6,134
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,800	3,814
Geekbench 6 Single	520	1,960+277%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,050	4,131+102%

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8370 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-8370 versus DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold G7400E — the Pentium Gold G7400E supports 157.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G7400E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 970,990FX,990X (FX-8370) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,W680,Q670,B760,H770,Z790 (Pentium Gold G7400E).

Feature	FX-8370	Pentium Gold G7400E
Socket	AM3+	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR5-4800+157%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the FX-8370 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-8370) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the FX-8370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming, Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.