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AMD FX-4170 | Intel Core i9-9940X | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-4170 or Intel Core i9-9940X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-4170 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4170 was released in Q1/2012. The Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9940X was released in Q4/2018. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000X (8) |
1 | Generation | 9 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Skylake X Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-7940X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-4170 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4170 is 4.20 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 CPU cores and 28 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9940X is at 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD FX-4170 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
4 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-4170 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-9940X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 85.4 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-4170 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 44 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-4170 is 125 W, while the Intel Core i9-9940X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-4170 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 92 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-4170 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-9940X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 19.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-4170 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 2066 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
120 $ | Release price | 1387 $ |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-4170 | Intel Core i9-9940X |
Unknown | Unknown |