AMD FX-4170 vs AMD FX-9370

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AMD FX-4170 or AMD FX-4170 – 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-4170 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4170, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-4170 Name AMD FX-9370
AMD FX Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group AMD FX-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4170 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4170 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
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.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 4.4 GHz
4 Threads 8
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4170 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9370 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
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 220 W watts.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4170 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 FX-9370 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2012 Release date Q3/2013
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
120 $ Release price 195 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
12406
12406
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
7060
7060

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
9652
9652
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
4770
4770

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
3040
3040
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1413
1413

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
2386
2386
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2334
2334

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
787.9
787.9

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
613
613
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
517
517

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
8.4
8.4
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
3.3
3.3

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.4 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1.0
1.0