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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Core i3-4170 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $68.05 cheaper!

  • Up to 156% cheaper$98.95 vs $167.00
  • Up to 14% better value for money
  • Up to 124% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 156% more expensive$167.00 vs $98.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Core i3-4170 draws 51W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170 is $68.05 cheaper.

LGA1150
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AM5
Haswell
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Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 4400
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Radeon Graphics
1600 MHz (DDR3)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 224% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Core i3-4170?expand_more
224% 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 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 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 7600X?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 21/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 68/100. 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 7600X 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 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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