AMD FX-8370 vs AMD FX-8350
The AMD FX-8370 is the faster chip for gaming by roughly 5%. Here is the full spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Specification | AMD FX-8370 | AMD FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming score | 22/100 | 21/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Release year | 2014 | 2012 |
Which should you buy?
For gaming specifically, the AMD FX-8370 is the better buy — it holds a 5% lead in our index, which shows up most at 1080p and in CPU-bound titles like strategy and simulation games. Either way, pair it with a graphics card of similar standing — check the bottleneck calculator before you buy.