AMD FX-4170

AMD FX-4170

About processor

The AMD FX-4170 processor is a solid option for budget-conscious desktop users looking for a reliable and capable CPU. With a code name of Zambezi and a 32 nm technology, this processor offers a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, making it well-suited for multitasking and everyday computing tasks. The FX-4170 comes with 8MB of L3 cache, providing ample memory for smooth and responsive performance. With a TDP of 125W, this processor is efficient and energy-conscious, making it a good choice for environmentally-conscious users. One notable feature of the FX-4170 is its integrated graphics model, which is available on certain motherboards with chipset support. This is a convenient option for users who don't require dedicated graphics cards for their computing needs. In terms of performance, the FX-4170 performs admirably, with a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 530 and a Multi Core score of 1303. This makes it suitable for everyday computing tasks, light gaming, and multimedia consumption. Overall, the AMD FX-4170 is a reliable and cost-effective processor that provides solid performance and efficiency for desktop users. Whether you're building a new system or looking to upgrade an existing one, the FX-4170 is definitely worth considering.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
February 2012
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
FX-4170
Code Name
Zambezi
Generation
FX (Zambezi)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
4.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 4.3 GHz
L1 Cache
192 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)
Bus Frequency
200 MHz
Multiplier
21.0x
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket AM3+
Multiplier Unlocked
Yes
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
125 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Transistors
1,200 million

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
530
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
1303
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
494
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1346
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1455
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
3023

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
605 +14.2%
569 +7.4%
530
495 -6.6%
457 -13.8%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
1620 +24.3%
1480 +13.6%
1303
1146 -12%
1029 -21%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
524 +6.1%
508 +2.8%
494
479 -3%
461 -6.7%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1474 +9.5%
1408 +4.6%
1346
1247 -7.4%
1163 -13.6%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1506 +3.5%
1485 +2.1%
1455
1425 -2.1%
1393 -4.3%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
3324 +10%
3171 +4.9%
3023
2873 -5%
2676 -11.5%