Processor comparison
AMD FX-4170 vs AMD A10-7850K
AMD
AMD FX-4170
AMD Socket AM3+
4200 MHz
4 cores
Feb 2012
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD A10-7850K
AMD Socket FM2
3700 MHz
4 cores
Jan 2014
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD FX-4170100%
- AMD A10-7850K109%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD FX-4170100%
- AMD A10-7850K107%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD FX-4170100%
- AMD A10-7850K111%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4170
Reasons to consider the AMD A10-7850K
- 7% higher single threaded performance.
- 11% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD FX-4170.
- Around 9% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the AMD A10-7850K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| AVX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
Architecture
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Bulldozer | AMD Steamroller |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Zambezi | Kaveri |
| Release Date | Feb 2012 | Jan 2014 |
Cores
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Radeon R7 |
Cache
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 KB | 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 0 KB |
Physical
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ | AMD Socket FM2 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 74°C |
| Package | uPGA | uPGA |
| Die Size | 315mm² | 246mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm |
Performance
| AMD FX-4170 | AMD A10-7850K |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4200 MHz | 3700 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4300 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Base Clock | 200 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.4 V | 1.475 V |
| TDP | 125 W | 95 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-41702537 points
- AMD A10-7850K2520 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-41708127 points
- AMD A10-7850K7925 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- AMD FX-41705774
- AMD A10-7850K6444
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- AMD FX-41702024
- AMD A10-7850K2173
points - higher is better