Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

FX-8370 vs Core i5-12600K

FX-8370 vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FX-8370

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8370 Logo
AMD FD8370FRHKHBX 4 GHz FX-8370 Octa-Core Desktop Processor with Wraith Cooler, Black Edition

Buy for 163.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

FX-8370

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8370 Logo
AMD FD8370FRHKHBX 4 GHz FX-8370 Octa-Core Desktop Processor with Wraith Cooler, Black Edition

Buy for 163.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive FX-8370 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2620 days newer than the more expensive FX-8370.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 17% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than FX-8370 - 321 vs 275 FPS
  • Up to 4% cheaper than FX-8370 - $140.41 vs $146.90
  • Up to 17% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than FX-8370 - $0.49 vs $0.59 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8370 - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8370 doesn't have integrated graphics
Calculator background
This is a free version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

275

86%

Value, €/FPS

€0.59/FPS

83%

Price, €

€163.06

95%

AMD FD8370FRHKHBX 4 GHz FX-8370 Octa-Core Desktop Processor with Wraith Cooler, Black Edition

Buy for 163.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

321

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€155.85

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

501

20%

Multi-Core

2042

17%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD FX-8370 Logo

FX-8370

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Sep 2nd, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
FXCollectionCore i5
VisheraCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM3+SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
10
8Threads
16
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
20.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.