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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
AMD Phenom II X4 905e Name AMD FX-4170
AMD Phenom II Family AMD FX
4 Generation 1
 
 

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.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
None None 4.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2.5 GHz Frequency 4.2 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

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2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1866
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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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
AM3 Socket AM3+
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2012
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 120 $
45 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Deneb (K10) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)