FX-8370 vs Xeon X5670
FX-8370
Xeon X5670
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 X5670 is on rank 469, so the Xeon X5670 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 X5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+232%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 X5670
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 X5670
The Xeon X5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,160 points. Launch price was $67.
Processing Power
The FX-8370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5670 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 4 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The FX-8370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5670 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370 scores 6,184 against the Xeon X5670's 6,160 — a 0.4% lead for the FX-8370.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+29% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+37% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,184 | 6,160 |
| 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 X5670 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (FX-8370) vs 3 (Xeon X5670). Chipset compatibility: 970,990FX,990X (FX-8370) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5670).
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
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, EPT (Xeon X5670). Primary use case: FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming, Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400; Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Legacy Gaming | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The FX-8370 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon X5670 debuted at $67. At current prices ($100 vs $30), the Xeon X5670 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 205.3 pts/$ for the Xeon X5670 — making the Xeon X5670 the 107.4% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8370 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $67-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.8 | 205.3+232% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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