Xeon E3-1230 v2 vs FX-8370

Xeon E3-1230 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd69 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

FX-8370

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1230 v2

4 / 8

6,191

+0.1%

6,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 Xeon E3-1230 v2 is positioned at rank 500 and the FX-8370 is on rank 583, so the Xeon E3-1230 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7216%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1362%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1210%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

935%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

100%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

99%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

99%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

98%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

98%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

98%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

100%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

100%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

98%

#515

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8370

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10029%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9477%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6881%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2073%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1642%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1436%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

823%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

812%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

739%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

739%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

731%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

711%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

701%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

698%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

692%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

99%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

98%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

100%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

100%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

100%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

98%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

98%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

97%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

97%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

96%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($268) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1230 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 v2	FX-8370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8370 ($100), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($168 less, 63% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 v2	FX-8370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+168%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)	✅ More affordable ($100)

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.

Xeon E3-1230 v2 Benchmark Check

FX-8370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1230 v2 and FX-8370

Xeon E3-1230 v2

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,191 points. Launch price was $360.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the FX-8370 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8370 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v2 versus 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 — a 15% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-8370 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 v2 scores 6,191 against the FX-8370's 6,184 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v2. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 821 vs 520, a 44.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v2 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,223 vs 2,050 (44.5% advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 v2).

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 v2	FX-8370
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.3 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	4 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8192 kB+3100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	6,191	6,184
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,800
Geekbench 6 Single	821+58%	520
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,223+57%	2,050

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8370 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1230 v2) vs 20 (FX-8370) — the FX-8370 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C216,C206,C204,C202 (Xeon E3-1230 v2) and 970,990FX,990X (FX-8370).

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 v2	FX-8370
Socket	LGA1155	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Only the FX-8370 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1230 v2) vs AMD-V (FX-8370). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1230 v2 targets Server, FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 v2	FX-8370
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Server	Legacy Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 launched at $215 MSRP, while the FX-8370 debuted at $199. At current prices ($268 vs $100), the FX-8370 is $168 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1230 v2 delivers 23.1 pts/$ vs 61.8 pts/$ for the FX-8370 — making the FX-8370 the 91.2% better value option.