Intel Core i3-4170 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3200G

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Intel Core i3-4170 or Intel Core i3-4170 – 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 Intel Core i3-4170 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4170, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000G
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4170 Name AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4170 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4170 is 3.7 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4170 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4170 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
160 Shaders 512
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2018
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 8
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.25 GHz
7.5 Generation 8
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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.
None TDP down 45 W
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4170 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
117 $ Release price 95 $
Haswell S Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3276
3276
Intel Core i3-4170
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2394
2394

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2900
2900
Intel Core i3-4170
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1932
1932

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1662
1662
Intel Core i3-4170
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1003
1003

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4170
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1140
1140
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1084
1084

Intel Core i3-4170 and AMD Ryzen 3 3200G in leaderboards