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AMD FX-8370 4 GHz 8-Core Processor

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AMD FX-8370 4 GHz 8-Core Processor

AM3+DDR38C / 8T125WVishera32nmEnd-of-life4.30 GHz Boost

Price

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores8

Total Threads8

P-Core Base / Boost4 GHz / 4.3 GHz

Base Clock4.00 GHz

Boost Clock4.30 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 20.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameVishera

MicroarchitecturePiledriver

Process Node32nm

FoundryGlobalFoundries

Die Size315.0 mm²

Transistors1.20 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateSep 2, 2014

Launch Price$199.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4aAMD64AMD-VAESAVXCLMULCVT16EVPFMA4XOPTurbo CoreHT3.1

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About This Product

The AMD FX-8370 is an AM3+ desktop CPU with 8 cores and 8 threads, featuring a base clock of 4 GHz and a boost clock of 4.3 GHz. Manufactured on a 32nm process, its Vishera architecture struggles with single-core performance compared to contemporary Intel offerings. At its current price, it is significantly outperformed by modern budget CPUs in both gaming and productivity tasks.

Best for: Legacy system upgrade

Pros

8 physical cores
Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Compatible with AM3+ motherboards

Cons

Poor single-core performance
High power consumption (125W TDP)
Outdated architecture

Verdict
“Not recommended for purchase; significantly better options exist for less money.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Geekbench 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

49415%

Multi-Core

1,9929%

Based on 94 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

6,19010%

Single-Thread

1,61932%

PassMark rank: #2,139

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for AMD FX-8370 4 GHz 8-Core Processor

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

1 game in this sample

Minecraft

Mixed player settings

54 FPS

Playable

Min 20Max 105GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Snapshot Summary

Average FPS

54

Gaming Tier

C-Tier

PCGameBenchmark data blends user settings, RAM sizes, and GPUs, so treat this as a real-world performance spread rather than a lab-perfect apples-to-apples chart.

Compatible Motherboards (21)

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MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)

760GMicro-ATX

$99.99

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3

Micro-ATX

N/A

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2

Micro-ATX

$130

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5

990FXATX

$159.99

ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA

970ATX

N/A

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Compatible RAM (3722)

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (523)

DeepCool CAPTAIN 120

AIO 120mm39.3 dBA

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Evercool EC-NK804A-925EP

Air56mm28.2 dBA

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ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$17.99

SilenX EFZ-92HA2

Air56mm24.0 dBA

N/A

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