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Athlon Gold 20 vs Core i3-4170

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Performance score

Athlon Gold 20 2025 · 2/4 cores/threads
13.04 +6%
Core i3-4170 2015 · 2/4 cores/threads, 54 W
12.25

By our estimate, Athlon Gold 20 beats Core i3-4170 by 6%.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 8% of tested · runs: 2

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Athlon Gold 20Core i3-4170
Score (0–100) 13.04 12.25
Ranking position 493 501
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 11.86
Type Laptop Desktop
Manufacturer AMD Intel
Architecture Zen 2 (Mendocino) Haswell
Release date Q1 2025 Q1 2015

Specifications

Athlon Gold 20Core i3-4170
Cores 2 2
Threads 4 4
Base clock no data 3.7 GHz
Boost clock 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
L3 cache 4 MB 3 MB
Process node no data 22 nm
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Radeon 610M Intel HD Graphics 4400
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Athlon Gold 20Core i3-4170
Socket no data LGA1150
TDP no data 54 W

Memory and PCI Express

Athlon Gold 20Core i3-4170
Memory type no data DDR3-1333/1600
Memory channels no data 2
Max memory no data 32 GB
PCI Express version no data 3.0
PCIe lanes no data 16

Pros and cons

Athlon Gold 20

  • 6% higher overall score
  • 20% faster single core
  • bigger L3 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
  • newer: released in 2025

Core i3-4170

  • no notable advantages

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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