AMD FX-4170 vs Intel Xeon D-1653N

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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.
AMD FX-4170 Name Intel Xeon D-1653N
1 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX Family Intel Xeon D
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group Intel Xeon D-1600
 
 

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 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.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 8x
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4170 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1653N does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
GPU name
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 65 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Xeon D-1653N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Hewitt Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
120 $ Release price 800 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2012 Release date Q2/2019
AM3+ Socket BGA 1667
32 nm Technology 14 nm