The Core i7-7820X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-9370 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $166.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 36% less energy – 140 vs 220 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-9370
- Up to 44% cheaper – $212.02 vs $379.00
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7820X vs FX-9370 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$379
55%
Value, $/FPS
$2.03/FPS
62%
Core i7-7820X vs FX-9370 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+3
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High
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7820X vs FX-9370 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs FX-9370 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-9370
Jun 11th, 2013
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
73%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Vishera |
140 W | Power Consumption | 220 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
11 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
