CPU
GPU
FX-8370
Xeon D-1622
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-8370 is positioned at rank 583 and the Xeon D-1622 is on rank 452, so the Xeon D-1622 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8370
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1622
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+69%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-8370 and Xeon D-1622
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.
Xeon D-1622
The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.
Processing Power
The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1622 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8370 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The FX-8370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1622 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Xeon D-1622's 6,205 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1622.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+54% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+700% | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,184 | 6,205 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 520 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,050 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8370 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1622 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8370) / not specified (Xeon D-1622). Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The FX-8370 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1622 debuted at $195. At current prices ($100 vs $170), the FX-8370 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 36.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1622 — making the FX-8370 the 51.5% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $195-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-41% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.8+69% | 36.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2019 |
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