AMD Phenom II X4 905e vs AMD FX-4170

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AMD Phenom II X4 905e or AMD Phenom II X4 905e – 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 Phenom II X4 905e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 905e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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.
AMD Phenom II Family AMD FX
AMD Phenom II X4 905e Name AMD FX-4170
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 1
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 905e is 2.5 GHz
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.
None None 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
2.5 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-4170 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

No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
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0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 125 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4170 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
AM3 Socket AM3+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 120 $
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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Deneb (K10) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
45 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V