FX-4170 vs Xeon Gold 6262V
FX-4170
Xeon Gold 6262V
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 Xeon Gold 6262V is on rank 694, so the Xeon Gold 6262V 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 Xeon Gold 6262V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4170 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4170 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 6262V
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.
Xeon Gold 6262V
The Xeon Gold 6262V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,155 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
The FX-4170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262V offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262V has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262V — a 17.7% clock advantage for the FX-4170 (base: 4.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The FX-4170 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4170 scores 3,121 against the Xeon Gold 6262V's 3,155 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262V. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4170 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262V.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+121% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 33 MB+313% |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 24 MB+500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,121 | 3,155+1% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4170 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4170 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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