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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Core i3-4170 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $491.02 cheaper!

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$98.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 309% cheaper – $98.95 vs $589.97
Up to 40% better value for money

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$589.97View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 192% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 8 months newer
Up to 309% more expensive – $589.97 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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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-4170

482FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

869FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

179FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

419FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

183FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

558FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4170

199FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

233FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

566FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

963FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

214FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

298FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

594FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

1005FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-4170

234FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

274FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-4170

21%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

95%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 74 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-4170

3 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 93 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

5.2 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-4170

54W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

120W

Core i3-4170 draws 66W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

$589.97

Core i3-4170 is $491.02 cheaper.

Core i3-4170Ryzen 7 9800X3D

LGA1150

Sockethelp

AM5

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Granite Ridge

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Intel HD 4400

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Radeon Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 400% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Core i3-4170?expand_more

400% 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 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 95/100 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 9800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 19/100, Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100. 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 9800X3D 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 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.