AMD FX-4150 vs AMD FX-4170
Comparative analysis of AMD FX-4150 and AMD FX-4170 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4150
- CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3327 vs 3034
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2012 vs February 2012 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 125 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1465 vs 1464 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3327 vs 3034 |
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4170
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
- Around 58% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.845 vs 3.073
- Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 11.612 vs 10.315
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.247 vs 0.221
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.845 vs 3.073 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 11.612 vs 10.315 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.247 vs 0.221 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD FX-4150
CPU 2: AMD FX-4170
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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Name | AMD FX-4150 | AMD FX-4170 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1465 | 1464 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3327 | 3034 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.073 | 4.845 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 10.315 | 11.612 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.221 | 0.247 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 529 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1474 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD FX-4150 | AMD FX-4170 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zambezi | Zambezi |
Launch date | October 2012 | February 2012 |
Place in performance rating | 2580 | 2581 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Family | AMD FX-Series Processors | |
OPN PIB | FD4170FRGUSBOX | |
OPN Tray | FD4170FRW4KGU | |
Price now | $99.99 | |
Series | AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors | |
Value for money (0-100) | 14.30 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 315 mm | 315 mm |
L1 cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
L2 cache | 4096 KB | 4 MB |
L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 8 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Transistor count | 1200 million | 1200 million |
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Base frequency | 4.2 GHz | |
Maximum core temperature | 61.10°C | |
Number of threads | 4 | |
P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 V | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 | Not Listed |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3+ | AM3+ |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 Watt |
Advanced Technologies |
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Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | n / a |