Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-8550U vs AMD FX-8370E
Intel
Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel BGA1356
1800 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2017
MOBILE
VS
AMD
AMD FX-8370E
AMD Socket AM3+
3300 MHz
8 cores
Sep 2014
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-8550U137%
- AMD FX-8370E100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-8550U173%
- AMD FX-8370E100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-8550U100%
- AMD FX-8370E100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8550U
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 73% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 80 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD FX-8370E.
- Around 37% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-8370E
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-8550U
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | AMD Piledriver |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Vishera |
| Release Date | Sep 2017 | Sep 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD 620 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 8192 KB |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| Socket | Intel BGA1356 | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | unknown |
| Package |
FC-BGA1356 | uPGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 315mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD FX-8370E |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 1800 MHz | 3300 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4000 MHz | 4300 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | 1.45 V |
| TDP | 15 W | 95 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-8550U4800 points
- AMD FX-8370E2623 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-8550U10368 points
- AMD FX-8370E13205 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-8550U526
- AMD FX-8370E523
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-8550U (simulated)171.76
- AMD FX-8370E99
points - higher is better