FX-8370E vs Xeon E5-2620
FX-8370E
Xeon E5-2620
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-8370E is positioned at rank 646 and the Xeon E5-2620 is on rank 722, so the FX-8370E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8370E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+11%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
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 Xeon E5-2620
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.
Xeon E5-2620
The Xeon E5-2620 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 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: 5,328 points. Launch price was $36.
Processing Power
The FX-8370E packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8370E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370E versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 — a 52.9% clock advantage for the FX-8370E (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The FX-8370E uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8370E scores 5,324 against the Xeon E5-2620's 5,328 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2620.
| Feature | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+72% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 15360 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 | 5,324 | 5,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 512 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,878 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8370E uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2620 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (FX-8370E) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2620). PCIe lanes: 0 (FX-8370E) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2620) — the Xeon E5-2620 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 990FX,AMD 970 (FX-8370E) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2620).
| Feature | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 384 GB+2300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-8370E) / not specified (Xeon E5-2620).
| Feature | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The FX-8370E launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2620 debuted at $360. At current prices ($80 vs $89), the FX-8370E is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8370E delivers 66.5 pts/$ vs 59.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2620 — making the FX-8370E the 10.6% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8370E | Xeon E5-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-45% | $360 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-10% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5+11% | 59.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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