The FX-8370 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-8370
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
FX-8370 vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-8370
Sep 2nd, 2014
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, CA$
CA$342
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.03/FPS
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-8370 vs Core i5-3550S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8370 vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8370 vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8370
Sep 2nd, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8370 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Vishera | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1866 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
