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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 Intel Xeon D-1653N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-1653N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket. |
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AMD FX | Family | Intel Xeon D |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
1 | Generation | 3 |
AMD FX-4170 | Name | Intel Xeon D-1653N |
AMD FX-4100/4200 | Group | Intel Xeon D-1600 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon D-1653N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1653N is 2.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.2 GHz |
4x | Cores | 8x |
4 | Threads | 16 |
4 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
4.2 GHz | Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | 3.0 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD FX-4170 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1653N does not have integrated graphics. |
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0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | VP8 | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
-- | h264 | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
-- | VP9 | -- |
-- | JPEG | -- |
-- | VC-1 | -- |
-- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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0 bytes | Max. Memory | 128.0 GB |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
-- | Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
DDR3-1866 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
Thermal Management |
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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 65 W watts. |
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125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon D-1653N is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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8.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
120 $ | Release price | 800 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 12.0 MB |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Hewitt Lake |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
AM3+ | Socket | BGA 1667 |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |