Processor N50 vs FX-4170
Aggregate performance score
FX-4170 outperforms Processor N50 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-4170 and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1958 | 2022 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 1.45 | 27.55 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 27 February 2012 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-4170 and Processor N50 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 61 °C | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.1875 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-4170 and Processor N50 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4170 and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-4170 and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4170 and Processor N50 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4170 and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4170 and Processor N50.
| PCIe version | n/a | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.95 | 1.78 |
| Recency | 27 February 2012 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
FX-4170 has a 9.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1983.3% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-4170 and Processor N50.
Note that FX-4170 is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4170 and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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