i3-9100HL vs FX-4170

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4170
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.92
Core i3-9100HL
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.93
+0.5%

Core i3-9100HL outperforms FX-4170 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19691963
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.457.30
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL 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 speed4.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache192 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size315 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+Intel BGA 1440
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

FX-4170 1.92
i3-9100HL 1.93
+0.5%

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.

FX-4170 3047
i3-9100HL 3065
+0.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.92 1.93
Recency 27 February 2012 1 April 2019
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 25 Watt

i3-9100HL has a 0.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-4170 and Core i3-9100HL.


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