FX-4170 vs Pentium Silver J5005
FX-4170
Pentium Silver J5005
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-4170 is positioned at rank 796 and the Pentium Silver J5005 is on rank 806, so the FX-4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4170
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4170 | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($23) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4170 | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver J5005
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 Silver J5005
The Pentium Silver J5005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,125 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the FX-4170 and Pentium Silver J5005 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 — a 42.3% clock advantage for the FX-4170 (base: 4.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The FX-4170 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4170 scores 3,121 against the Pentium Silver J5005's 3,125 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Silver J5005. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4170 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver J5005.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+54% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+180% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 3,121 | 3,125 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4170 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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