FX-8370 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

FX-8370

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2014

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8370

8 / 8

6,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 / 16

26,609

+330.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The FX-8370 is positioned at rank #583 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8370

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10029%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9477%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6881%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2073%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1642%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1436%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

823%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

812%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

739%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

739%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

731%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

711%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

701%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

698%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

692%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

99%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

98%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

100%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

100%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

100%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

98%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

98%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

97%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

97%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

96%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

98%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

98%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

96%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

96%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 5700X (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-8370	Ryzen 7 5700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8370 (2014) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-8370	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+146%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

FX-8370 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8370 and Ryzen 7 5700X

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.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-8370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 124.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3,800 vs 14,000 (114.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 520 vs 2,116, a 121.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,050 vs 9,715 (130.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	FX-8370	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	4 GHz+18%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+1500%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	7 nm-78%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	6,184	26,609+330%
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,800	14,000+268%
Geekbench 6 Single	520	2,116+307%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,050	9,715+374%

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8370 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-8370 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Ryzen 7 5700X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (FX-8370) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 970,990FX,990X (FX-8370) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	FX-8370	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	AM3+	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	FX-8370	Ryzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Legacy Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The FX-8370 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($100 vs $175), the FX-8370 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 84.4% better value option.