Core i5-4210H vs FX-4170

Core i5-4210H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

FX-4170

4 Cores4 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4210H

2 / 4

3,084

0.0%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Extreme X9100

Pentium G4500T

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,121

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4210H is positioned at rank 1003 and the FX-4170 is on rank 796, so the FX-4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210H

#991

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2140%

#992

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2109%

#993

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1936%

#994

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1927%

#995

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1909%

#997

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1844%

#998

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1768%

#999

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1765%

#1000

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1718%

#1003

Core i5-4210H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

99%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

98%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

97%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

96%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

96%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

95%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-4170

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15680%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14816%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10758%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3241%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2567%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2246%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1286%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1269%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1156%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1156%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1143%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1112%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1096%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1092%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1082%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

99%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

100%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

99%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

99%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

98%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

98%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

98%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

98%

#807

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

97%

#809

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The FX-4170 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4210H in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4210H	FX-4170
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($23)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4210H	FX-4170
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($23)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4210H Benchmark Check

FX-4170 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4210H and FX-4170

Core i5-4210H

The Core i5-4210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $225.

FX-4170

The FX-4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 February 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,121 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4210H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-4170 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4210H versus 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 — a 20.5% clock advantage for the FX-4170 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core i5-4210H uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-4170 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210H scores 3,084 against the FX-4170's 3,121 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-4170. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210H vs 8192 kB on the FX-4170.

Feature	Core i5-4210H	FX-4170
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	4.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	3 MB	8192 kB+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB	4096 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	3,084	3,121+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,020	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,916	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4210H uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4170 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4210H	FX-4170
Socket	BGA1364	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i5-4210H) / not specified (FX-4170). The Core i5-4210H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-4170 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210H rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.