FX-4170 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300
Aggregate performance score
FX-4170 outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3300 by a whopping 1100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3293 | 1967 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | no data |
| Power efficiency | 2.74 | 1.45 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 20 August 2008 (16 years ago) | 27 February 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4096 KB |
| L3 cache | no data | 8192 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 315 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 61 °C |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 1,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | no data | Min: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 V |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | BGA956 | AM3+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170.
| PCIe version | no data | n/a |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.16 | 1.92 |
| Recency | 20 August 2008 | 27 February 2012 |
| Physical cores | 1 | 4 |
| Threads | 1 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5 Watt | 125 Watt |
Core 2 Solo SU3300 has 2400% lower power consumption.
FX-4170, on the other hand, has a 1100% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.
The FX-4170 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Solo SU3300 in performance tests.
Be aware that Core 2 Solo SU3300 is a notebook processor while FX-4170 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3300 and FX-4170, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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