AMD FX-9370 vs AMD FX-6200

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AMD FX-9370 or AMD FX-9370 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-9370 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-9370, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD FX-6200 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-9370 Name AMD FX-6200
AMD FX Family AMD FX
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-9000 Group AMD FX-6100/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-9370 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-9370 is 4.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-6200 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6200 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 6
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 6
8x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-9370 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6200 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
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Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
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220 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-9370 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-6200 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2012
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design --
Vishera (Piledriver) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
195 $ Release price 95 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
12406
12406
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
8054
8054

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
9652
9652
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
6180
6180

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
3040
3040
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
1992
1992

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
2386
2386
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
1989
1989

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
1528
1528
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
987
987

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
787.9
787.9

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
613
613
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
8.4
8.4
AMD FX-6200
6C 6T @ 3.8 GHz
4.4
4.4