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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8370 vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D

The FX-8370 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 5600X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 15% cheaper$252.02 vs $229
  • Up to 229% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years newer
  • Up to 186% better value for money
  • Up to 15% more expensive$229 vs $252.02

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5600X3D ranks 59 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8370 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600X3D has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600X3D has 88 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370
4 GHz

FX-8370 has a 21% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370
4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600X3D boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5600X3D draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-8370 Logo
FX-8370
$252.02
AM3+
Sockethelp
AM4
Vishera
Codenamehelp
Vermeer
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8370 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D. It's 1180% faster than the FX-8370 on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600X3D than FX-8370?expand_more
1180% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-8370 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8370 and Ryzen 5 5600X3D?expand_more
Performance: FX-8370 scores 5/100, Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-8370 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the FX-8370 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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