The FX-8370 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-8370
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
FX-8370 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
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Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
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FX-8370 vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8370 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8370 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8370
Sep 2nd, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8370 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Vishera | Codename | Gulftown |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1866 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
