FX-8370 vs Xeon E5-2658

FX-8370

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2014

Xeon E5-2658

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8370

8 / 8

6,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-2658

8 / 16

6,232

+0.8%

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 E5-2658 is on rank 699, so the FX-8370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Xeon E5-2658

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13339%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

97%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2519%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2238%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1729%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

99%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

99%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

98%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

98%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

98%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

98%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

#705

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

99%

#708

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2658 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	FX-8370	Xeon E5-2658
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8370 ($100), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($300 less, 75% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	FX-8370	Xeon E5-2658
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+297%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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

Xeon E5-2658 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8370 and Xeon E5-2658

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 E5-2658

The Xeon E5-2658 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,232 points. Launch price was $1,462.

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Processing Power

The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2658's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 — a 56.7% 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 E5-2658 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Xeon E5-2658's 6,232 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2658.

Feature	FX-8370	Xeon E5-2658
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+79%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+90%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	20480 kB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+3100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,184	6,232
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,800	—
Geekbench 6 Single	520	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,050	—

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8370 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-8370	Xeon E5-2658
Socket	AM3+	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8370) / not specified (Xeon E5-2658). Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.

Feature	FX-8370	Xeon E5-2658
Integrated GPU	No	—
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Legacy Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The FX-8370 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2658 debuted at $400. At current prices ($100 vs $400), the FX-8370 is $300 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2658 — making the FX-8370 the 119.5% better value option.