FX-4170 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.38

FX-4170 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22421955
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.971.44
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)27 February 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
L3 cacheno data8192 KB
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM3+
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and FX-4170.

PCIe versionno datan/a

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 1.38
FX-4170 1.98
+43.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118
FX-4170 3034
+43.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.38 1.98
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

FX-4170 has a 43.5% higher aggregate performance score, a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 4% lower power consumption.

The FX-4170 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


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