FX-4170

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-4170

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-4170 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,717 Rank: 1089
Rank Name Score Visual
1085 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,725
+0.2%
1086 Core i3-4360T 4,725
+0.2%
1087 Core i7-3632QM 4,718
+0%
1088 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,718
+0%
1089 FX-4170 4,717
1090 Core i7-3612QM 4,716
+-0%
1091 A6-7470K 4,716
+-0%
1092 Core i3-6100TE 4,713
-0.1%
1093 Core i7-4600U 4,713
-0.1%
1094 Core i7-3520M 4,712
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-4170 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,449 Rank: 1329
Rank Name Score Visual
1325 Core m5-6Y54 4,449
+0%
1326 Phenom II X4 810 4,449
+0%
1327 Core M-5Y70 4,449
+0%
1328 Xeon E5630 4,449
+0%
1329 FX-4170 4,449
1330 Phenom II X4 980 4,448
+-0%
1331 FX-4300 4,448
+-0%
1332 Core i3-7020U 4,446
-0.1%
1333 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,446
-0.1%
1334 Athlon X4 870K 4,445
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-4170 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,895 Rank: 1010
Rank Name Score Visual
1006 Core M 5Y51 4,898
+0.1%
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
+0%
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
+0%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
+0%
1010 FX-4170 4,895
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
+-0%
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
+-0%
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+-0%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
+-0%
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-4170 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-4170 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-4170 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-4170 Details

Ranked #1089 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD FX-4170 sits in the mid-tier of desktop processors by today's standards, offering a glimpse into the evolution of consumer computing over the past decade. As of March 2026, this processor is nearly 14 years old, having launched in February 2012, and while it no longer competes with modern CPUs in raw performance, it remains a notable example of AMD's efforts to bridge the gap between mainstream and high-performance computing during the early 2010s. Designed for the desktop market, the FX-4170 is built on the Zambezi microarchitecture and uses the 32 nm manufacturing process, a technology node that was cutting-edge at the time but now represents a significant step backward in efficiency and performance density.

The FX-4170 features four cores and four threads, with no support for simultaneous multithreading, which limits its ability to handle modern multitasking and parallel workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 4.2 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 4.3 GHz, making it one of the higher-clocked CPUs in its generation. The processor has 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, which was substantial for its time, and supports DDR3 memory via a dual-channel interface. It uses the Socket AM3+ and is packaged in µPGA, ensuring compatibility with a range of motherboards from that era. Despite its relatively high clock speeds, the FX-4170 has a TDP of 125 W, indicating high power consumption and heat output, requiring robust cooling solutions.

Integrated graphics are not included on the CPU itself, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic graphics capabilities. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, AVX, AES, and AMD-V, enabling it to handle encryption, virtualization, and multimedia workloads effectively. However, it lacks some modern features such as ECC memory support and a locked clock multiplier, which limits its flexibility in overclocking compared to later generations.

In benchmark tests, the FX-4170 achieves a single-core score of 4895, ranking #1009, and a multicore score of 4449, placing it #1325. Its overall score of 4717 reflects a balance between its high clock speeds and limited core count. While it outperforms several contemporary processors like the Core i5-2560M and Athlon Silver 3050U, it falls behind more modern CPUs such as the Ryzen 3 2200U and Core i7-3632QM. The processor's strongest performance lies in single-threaded applications, where its high clock frequency gives it an edge, but its multicore performance is limited by its lack of core and thread scaling.

Overall, the AMD FX-4170 is best suited for legacy systems or light productivity tasks where integrated graphics and basic computing performance are sufficient. It serves as a historical benchmark for how far processor technology has come in terms of efficiency, core count, and overall performance. While it no longer competes with modern CPUs, its design and specifications offer valuable insight into the transition period of consumer processors leading into the current era of multi-core dominance.
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AMD FX-4170

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-4170
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (unlocked)
Core Name: Zambezi
Socket: Socket AM3+
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 125 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES CLMUL SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V XOP
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