AMD FX-9370 vs AMD Phenom II X4 920

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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 Phenom II X4 920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 920, you'll need a motherboard with a AM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-9370 Name AMD Phenom II X4 920
AMD FX Family AMD Phenom II
2 Generation 4
AMD FX-9000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

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 Phenom II X4 920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 920 is 2.8 GHz
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-9370 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 920 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
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Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR2-1066
 
 

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 Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2009
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AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Vishera (Piledriver) Architecture Deneb (K10)
32 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3+ Socket AM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB