A6-9220 vs FX-4170

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4170
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.98
+136%

FX-4170 outperforms A6-9220 by a whopping 136% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4170 and A6-9220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19532588
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataBristol Ridge
Power efficiency1.445.11
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4170 and A6-9220 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache192 KB160 KB
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4170 and A6-9220 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+BGA
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt10-15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4170 and A6-9220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4170 and A6-9220 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4170 and A6-9220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4170 and A6-9220.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-4170 1.98
+136%
A6-9220 0.84

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-4170 3034
+136%
A6-9220 1283

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 0.84
Recency 27 February 2012 1 June 2016
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 10 Watt

FX-4170 has a 135.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A6-9220, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1150% lower power consumption.

The FX-4170 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4170 is a desktop processor while A6-9220 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4170 and A6-9220, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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