Opteron X2170 vs FX-4300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4300
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.88
+56.7%
Opteron X2170
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.20

FX-4300 outperforms Opteron X2170 by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4300 and Opteron X2170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19732334
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.33no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.874.54
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Steppe Eagle (2016)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)1 September 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-4300 and Opteron X2170 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4300 and Opteron X2170 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+FT3
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4300 and Opteron X2170. 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 FX-4300 and Opteron X2170 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4300 and Opteron X2170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Radeon R5E

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4300 and Opteron X2170.

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-4300 1.88
+56.7%
Opteron X2170 1.20

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-4300 2982
+56%
Opteron X2170 1911

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.88 1.20
Recency 23 October 2012 1 September 2016
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

FX-4300 has a 56.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Opteron X2170, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 280% lower power consumption.

The FX-4300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron X2170 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4300 is a desktop processor while Opteron X2170 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4300 and Opteron X2170, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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