FX-8370 vs Xeon E5-2620 v2
FX-8370
Xeon E5-2620 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2620 v2 is on rank 462, so the Xeon E5-2620 v2 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 E5-2620 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+87%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
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 E5-2620 v2
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 E5-2620 v2
The Xeon E5-2620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,251 points. Launch price was $417.
Processing Power
The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v2 — a 49.3% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The FX-8370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Xeon E5-2620 v2's 6,251 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v2.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+90% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 6,184 | 6,251+1% |
| 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 E5-2620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA2011 |
| 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 E5-2620 v2). Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($100 vs $54), the Xeon E5-2620 v2 is $46 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 115.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2620 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2620 v2 the 60.7% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon E5-2620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $54-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.8 | 115.8+87% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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