CPU
GPU
FX-8370E
Pentium Gold G7400T
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8370E
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8370E | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8370E | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-8370E and Pentium Gold G7400T
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.
Pentium Gold G7400T
The Pentium Gold G7400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 5,274 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The FX-8370E packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8370E has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370E versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400T — a 32.4% clock advantage for the FX-8370E (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The FX-8370E uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370E scores 5,324 against the Pentium Gold G7400T's 5,274 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-8370E.
| Feature | FX-8370E | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+39% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 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 | 5,274 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 512 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,878 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8370E uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8370E | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8370E) / not specified (Pentium Gold G7400T).
| Feature | FX-8370E | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
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