The FX-4170 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-4170
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-12100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
FX-4170 vs Core i3-12100F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
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Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€83.58
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
FX-4170 vs Core i3-12100F in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-4170 vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-4170 vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
FX-4170
Feb 27th, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-4170 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 27th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Zambezi | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
