FX-4170 vs Pentium Gold G6405T
FX-4170
Pentium Gold G6405T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The FX-4170 is positioned at rank #796 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4170
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4170 | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($23) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4170 | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($23) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-4170 and Pentium Gold G6405T
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.
Pentium Gold G6405T
The Pentium Gold G6405T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,095 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The FX-4170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6405T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T — a 20.5% clock advantage for the FX-4170 (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The FX-4170 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4170 scores 3,121 against the Pentium Gold G6405T's 3,095 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-4170. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4170 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+20% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,121 | 3,095 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4170 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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