The FX-9370 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-950, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $127.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the FX-9370
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-950
- Up to 60% cheaper – $84.15 vs $212.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 130 vs 220 Watts
FX-9370 vs Core i7-950 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-9370 vs Core i7-950 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
Ultra
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+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-9370 vs Core i7-950 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-9370 vs Core i7-950 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-9370
Jun 11th, 2013
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-9370 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 11th, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2009 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Vishera | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 220 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1866 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
