AMD FX-8370 vs Intel Core i7-2600S
Comparative analysis of AMD FX-8370 and Intel Core i7-2600S processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-8370
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6170 vs 4628
- Around 22% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2794 vs 2287
- 2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.994 vs 3.689
- Around 77% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.236 vs 4.081
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | September 2014 vs January 2011 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz |
L1 cache | 384 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 8 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 6170 vs 4628 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2794 vs 2287 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.994 vs 3.689 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.236 vs 4.081 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600S
- Around 13% higher maximum core temperature: 69.1°C vs 61.10°C
- Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1733 vs 1625
- Around 20% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 693 vs 576
- 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 63.192 vs 21.936
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.459 vs 0.413
- Around 68% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.726 vs 1.025
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 69.1°C vs 61.10°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 125 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1733 vs 1625 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 693 vs 576 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 63.192 vs 21.936 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.459 vs 0.413 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.726 vs 1.025 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD FX-8370
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2600S
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | AMD FX-8370 | Intel Core i7-2600S |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1625 | 1733 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 6170 | 4628 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 576 | 693 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2794 | 2287 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3124 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.994 | 3.689 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 21.936 | 63.192 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.413 | 0.459 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.025 | 1.726 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.236 | 4.081 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD FX-8370 | Intel Core i7-2600S | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Vishera | Sandy Bridge |
Family | AMD FX-Series Processors | |
Launch date | September 2014 | January 2011 |
OPN PIB | FD8370FRHKHBX | |
Place in performance rating | 2414 | 2426 |
Price now | $129.99 | $198.99 |
Series | AMD FX 8-Core Black Edition Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 20.46 | 10.47 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $210 | |
Processor Number | i7-2600S | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 4 GHz | 2.80 GHz |
Die size | 315 mm | 216 mm |
L1 cache | 384 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 8 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB | 8192 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 61.10°C | 69.1°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V | |
Transistor count | 1200 million | 1160 million |
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Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3+ | LGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 65 Watt |
Thermal Solution | Wraith cooler | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | n / a | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x102 | |
Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.35 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |