Core i3-4170 vs FX-8320: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i3-4170 2015 · 2/4 cores/threads, 54 W

12.25

FX-8320 2012 · 8/8 cores/threads, 125 W

12.95 +6%

Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

FX-8320 is 6% faster than Core i3-4170 by our estimate.

Different sockets (LGA1150 and AM3+) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

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)

Core i3-4170

29

faster than 8% of tested · runs: 2

FX-8320

35+21 %

faster than 15% of tested · runs: 1

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

Overview

	Core i3-4170	FX-8320
Score (0–100)	12.25	12.95
Ranking position	501	494
Power efficiency (0–100)	11.86	5.41
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Haswell	Piledriver (Vishera)
Release date	Q1 2015	2012-10-23

Specifications

	Core i3-4170	FX-8320
Cores	2	8
Threads	4	8
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz
L2 cache	no data	8 MB
L3 cache	3 MB	8 MB
Process node	22 nm	32 nm
Unlocked multiplier	no	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4400	no
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i3-4170	FX-8320
Socket	LGA1150	AM3+
TDP	54 W	125 W

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i3-4170	FX-8320
Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600	DDR3-1866
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	32 GB	no data
PCI Express version	3.0	no data
PCIe lanes	16	no data

Pros and cons

Core i3-4170

54% faster single core
lower TDP: 54 W vs 125 W
newer: released in 2015
has integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400)

FX-8320

6% higher overall score
more cores: 8 vs 2
more threads: 8 vs 4
bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

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