FX-4170 vs Ryzen Embedded R1305G
FX-4170
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G is on rank 856, 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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4170 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($23) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4170 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+116%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($23) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G
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.
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
The Ryzen Embedded R1305G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The FX-4170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 2.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G — 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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4170 scores 3,121 against the Ryzen Embedded R1305G's 3,142 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1305G. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4170 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 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+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,121 | 3,142 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4170 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The FX-4170 launched at $157 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G debuted at $150. At current prices ($23 vs $50), the FX-4170 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4170 delivers 135.7 pts/$ vs 62.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded R1305G — making the FX-4170 the 73.4% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $157 | $150-4% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $23-54% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 135.7+116% | 62.8 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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