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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | AMD FX-4170 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom X4 9600 and the AMD FX-4170 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom X4 9600 4 core processor released in Q4/2007 with the AMD FX-4170 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012. |
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AMD Phenom (1) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
AMD Phenom X4 (1) | CPU group | AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) |
0 | Generation | 1 |
Agena | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 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. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom X4 9600, while the AMD FX-4170 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
DDR2 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | ||
0 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 has a TDP of 95 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. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 has 2.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of AMD FX-4170 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
65 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
AM2+ | Socket | AM3+ |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2007 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
-- | Release price | 120 $ |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | AMD FX-4170 |
Unknown | Unknown |