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AMD FX-4170 vs AMD FX-6300: Comparison

FX-4170 vs FX-6300: the total cores difference

Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, FX-4170 4 against FX-6300 6. Performance cores is closer, 4 on the FX-4170 versus 6 on the FX-6300. Total threads is closer, 4 on the FX-4170 versus 6 on the FX-6300. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 3.8 GHz on the FX-6300. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 4.2 GHz on the FX-4170 versus 3.5 GHz on the FX-6300. Tdp is not the same on both, 125 W on the FX-4170 versus 95 W on the FX-6300. FX-6300 also leads on l2 cache, 4 MB on the FX-4170 versus 6 MB on the FX-6300. There is a split on base power as well, 125 W on the FX-4170 versus 95 W on the FX-6300.

FX-4170 vs FX-6300: which one fits your build

The FX-4170 is the one to take for FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The FX-6300 suits FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, l3 cache, integrated graphics, socket and socket status read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 11 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Product Line the same on the FX-4170 and FX-6300?

It is. Both are listed at Other, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

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Specs and benchmarks

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Product Line
AMD FX-4170
Other
AMD FX-6300
Other
Form Factor
AMD FX-4170
Desktops
AMD FX-6300
Desktops
Codename
AMD FX-4170
Zambezi
AMD FX-6300
Vishera
Release Year
AMD FX-4170
2012
AMD FX-6300
2012
TDP
AMD FX-4170
125 W
AMD FX-6300
95 W
iGPU
AMD FX-4170
None
AMD FX-6300
None
Market Segment
AMD FX-4170
Desktop
AMD FX-6300
Desktop
Socket
AMD FX-4170
AM3+
AMD FX-6300
AM3+
Socket Status
AMD FX-4170
End of Life
AMD FX-6300
End of Life
Process Node
AMD FX-4170
32nm
AMD FX-6300
32nm SOI
Total Cores
AMD FX-4170
4
AMD FX-6300
6Best
Performance Cores
AMD FX-4170
4
AMD FX-6300
6Best
Efficiency Cores
AMD FX-4170
0
AMD FX-6300
0
Total Threads
AMD FX-4170
4
AMD FX-6300
6Best
SMT Enabled
AMD FX-4170
No
AMD FX-6300
No
P-Core Base Clock
AMD FX-4170
4.2 GHz
AMD FX-6300
3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
AMD FX-4170
4.3 GHz
AMD FX-6300
3.8 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
AMD FX-4170
No
AMD FX-6300
No
L2 Cache
AMD FX-4170
4 MB-33%
AMD FX-6300
6 MBBest
L3 Cache
AMD FX-4170
8 MB
AMD FX-6300
8 MB
Base Power
AMD FX-4170
125 W
AMD FX-6300
95 W
Memory Type
AMD FX-4170
DDR3
AMD FX-6300
DDR3
Memory Channels
AMD FX-4170
2
AMD FX-6300
2
ECC Support
AMD FX-4170
No
AMD FX-6300
No
Integrated Graphics
AMD FX-4170
No
AMD FX-6300
No
Retail Availability
AMD FX-4170
Boxed Retail
AMD FX-6300
Boxed Retail

Specification	AMD FX-4170	AMD FX-6300
Product Line	Other	Other
Form Factor	Desktops	Desktops
Codename	Zambezi	Vishera
Release Year	2012	2012
TDP	125 W	95 W
iGPU	None	None
Market Segment	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM3+	AM3+
Socket Status	End of Life	End of Life
Process Node	32nm	32nm SOI
Total Cores	4	6
Performance Cores	4	6
Efficiency Cores	0	0
Total Threads	4	6
SMT Enabled	No	No
P-Core Base Clock	4.2 GHz	3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	3.8 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No	No
L2 Cache	4 MB-33%	6 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Base Power	125 W	95 W
Memory Type	DDR3	DDR3
Memory Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
Integrated Graphics	No	No
Retail Availability	Boxed Retail	Boxed Retail

Which one should you pick?

Choose FX-4170 if you want the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 8 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).

Choose FX-6300 if you want the higher L2 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).