Ultra 7 256V vs FX-4170

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4170
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.92
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+555%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms FX-4170 by a whopping 555% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1969618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.4569.93
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache192 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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 1.92
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+555%

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 3047
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+555%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.92 12.57
Recency 27 February 2012 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 554.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4170 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4170 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4170 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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