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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i3-4170 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $1.05 cheaper!

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Available for $98.95

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Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

199FPS

208FPS

484FPS

565FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

184FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

215FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

566FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

595FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

179FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-4170

234FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-4170

19%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-4170

3 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Core i3-4170 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-4170

54W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i3-4170 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i3-4170 is $1.05 cheaper.

Core i3-4170Ryzen 5 3500X

LGA1150

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AM4

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4400

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 74% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i3-4170?expand_more

74% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-4170 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 19/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.