FX8320 vs FX9370 lifespan

Hrlyrdr22

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So let's say I use custom water cooling so cooling is good. I know overclocking will reduce the lifespan of a processor, so since heat is no problem, voltage is.

The 8320 lets say uses like 1.3v, probably doesn't at stock but let's just say that.

Would the 9370 be using like 1.5 or 1.6v causing it to die early? Like would the 9370 die WAY earlier than the 8320 because of higher voltage or would they both last around the same? Like does AMD do something so it runs at 4.4GHz without having so much voltage? Just curious since the 9370 costs way more, I'm expecting it to last longer than a 8320 overclocked to 4.4
 
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Actually the stock voltage for the 9370 is 1.5. It is of course only running at that voltage when under heavy loads, when idle the voltage will drop down.

Aside from being factory overclocked, it is the exact same chip as the 8350 and 8320.

I would go for the 8320, as you could achieve close speeds to the 9370 at a lower voltage, and save yourself some money.

Another option is that you could maybe drop the voltage of the 9370 and run it on stock clock speed, but that is not a guarantee.

rowdymoody

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Actually the stock voltage for the 9370 is 1.5. It is of course only running at that voltage when under heavy loads, when idle the voltage will drop down.

Aside from being factory overclocked, it is the exact same chip as the 8350 and 8320.

I would go for the 8320, as you could achieve close speeds to the 9370 at a lower voltage, and save yourself some money.

Another option is that you could maybe drop the voltage of the 9370 and run it on stock clock speed, but that is not a guarantee.
 
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