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

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

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

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.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Xeon D-1653N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q1/2012 Release date Q2/2019
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Hewitt Lake
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
AM3+ Socket BGA 1667
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
120 $ Release price 800 $