FX-8170 vs Sempron 145

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Primary details

Comparing Sempron 145 and FX-8170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameSargas (2009−2011)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 September 2010 (14 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$95no data

Detailed specifications

Sempron 145 and FX-8170 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 cores1 (Single-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads18
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size117 mm2315 mm2
Number of transistors234 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 145 and FX-8170 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
SocketAM3AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 145 and FX-8170. 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 Sempron 145 and FX-8170 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 145 and FX-8170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Sempron 145 and FX-8170.

PCIe version2.02.0

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 September 2010 23 October 2012
Physical cores 1 8
Threads 1 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

Sempron 145 has 177.8% lower power consumption.

FX-8170, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Sempron 145 and FX-8170. We've got no test results to judge.


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