FX-9370 vs Xeon E5-2608L V3
FX-9370
Xeon E5-2608L V3
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-9370 is positioned at rank 61 and the Xeon E5-2608L V3 is on rank 450, so the FX-9370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FX-9370
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2608L V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9370 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9370 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ 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-9370 and Xeon E5-2608L V3
FX-9370
The FX-9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,374 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2608L V3
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 52 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,415 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The FX-9370 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2608L V3 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-9370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the FX-9370 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2608L V3 — a 80.6% clock advantage for the FX-9370. The FX-9370 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9370 scores 6,374 against the Xeon E5-2608L V3's 6,415 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2608L V3.
| Feature | FX-9370 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+135% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,374 | 6,415 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9370 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9370 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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