FX-4170 vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The FX-4170 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-4170 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 700% faster than the FX-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 80/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than FX-4170?expand_more
700% 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, FX-4170 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 80/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-4170 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: FX-4170 scores 10/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 80/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-4170 or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 FX-4170 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 80/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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