AMD Phenom II X4 905e vs AMD FX-4170

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AMD Phenom II X4 905e CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-4170
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD FX-4170

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X4 905e and the AMD FX-4170 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Phenom II X4 905e 4 core processor released in Q1/2009 with the AMD FX-4170 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012.
AMD Phenom II (52) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) CPU group AMD FX-4100/4200 (5)
4 Generation 1
Deneb (K10) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-4170 clocks with 4.20 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD Phenom II X4 905e Characteristic AMD FX-4170
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.50 GHz Frequency 4.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.40 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Phenom II X4 905e Characteristic AMD FX-4170
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom II X4 905e, while the AMD FX-4170 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD Phenom II X4 905e Characteristic AMD FX-4170
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
6.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-4170 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Phenom II X4 905e Characteristic AMD FX-4170
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 905e has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD FX-4170 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD Phenom II X4 905e Characteristic AMD FX-4170
45 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AM3 Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2012
-- Release price 120 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD Phenom II X4 905e (0%)
AMD FX-4170 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Phenom II X4 905e (65%)
AMD FX-4170 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD Phenom II X4 905e
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
3115 (65%)
AMD FX-4170 AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
4770 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD Phenom II X4 905e
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-4170 AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
517 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD Phenom II X4 905e
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-4170 AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
1413 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD Phenom II X4 905e
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
66 (100%)
AMD FX-4170 AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD Phenom II X4 905e
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
253 (100%)
AMD FX-4170 AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Phenom II X4 905e AMD FX-4170
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