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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Core i3-4170 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $69.05 cheaper!

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$98.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 53% cheaper – $98.95 vs $168.00

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$168.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 65% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 1 month newer
Up to 8% better value for money
Up to 53% more expensive – $168.00 vs $98.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-4170

482FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

626FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

179FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

225FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

183FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

291FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4170

199FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

214FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

566FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

661FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

214FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

236FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

594FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

692FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-4170

234FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

236FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-4170

21%

Ryzen 7 5700

46%

Ryzen 7 5700 ranks 25 points higher.

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Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen 7 5700 has 6 more cores.

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Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen 7 5700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-4170

3 MB

Ryzen 7 5700

16 MB

Ryzen 7 5700 has 13 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 5700

3.7 GHz

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Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 5700

4.6 GHz

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Core i3-4170

54W

Ryzen 7 5700

65W

Core i3-4170 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Ryzen 7 5700

$168.00

Core i3-4170 is $69.05 cheaper.

Core i3-4170Ryzen 7 5700

LGA1150

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AM4

Haswell

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Cezanne

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

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5700. It's 132% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5700 than Core i3-4170?expand_more

132% 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 7 5700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 5700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 44/100 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 7 5700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 19/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 44/100. 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 7 5700 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 7 5700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5700 is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.