FX-8370E vs Core i5-12400F

FX-8370E

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2014

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8370E

8 / 8

5,324

0.0%

Athlon Silver 3050e

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+266.9%

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-8370E is positioned at rank #646 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-8370E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11653%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11011%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7995%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2408%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1908%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1669%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

956%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

943%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

859%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

859%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

849%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

826%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

815%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

812%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

804%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#646

FX-8370E

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#647

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

100%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

99%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

99%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

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 Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-8370E	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

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

Insight	FX-8370E	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+167%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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-8370E Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8370E and Core i5-12400F

FX-8370E

The FX-8370E 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $199.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The FX-8370E packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8370E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370E versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The FX-8370E uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370E scores 5,324 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 114.3% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 512 vs 1,700, a 107.4% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,878 vs 657 (96.3% advantage for the FX-8370E).

Feature	FX-8370E	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+540%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	5,324	19,532+267%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	512	1,700+232%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,878+186%	657

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8370E uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-8370E versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (FX-8370E) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 990FX,AMD 970 (FX-8370E) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	FX-8370E	Core i5-12400F
Socket	AM3+	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-8370E) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	FX-8370E	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The FX-8370E launched at $199 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($80 vs $110), the FX-8370E is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370E delivers 66.5 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 91% better value option.