FX-4170
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Desktop
- CPU Socket:
- AM3+
- Core/Thread Count:
- 4C/4T
- TDP:
- 125 W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
FX-4170 Review
FX-4170 desktop processor, 4C/4T 4.2 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.3 ghz, 125W TDP, AM3+ socket.
The FX-4170 is a FX-Series processor from AMD's FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors lineup. It packs 4 core(s), running at 4.2 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.3 ghz within a 125W power envelope, built for the AM3+ platform. This is a legacy part carried in this catalog for buyers researching or maintaining older AMD systems rather than for new builds.
Performance and Architecture
With 4C/4T, the FX-4170 runs at 4.2 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.3 ghz. Cache totals 4 MB L2 and 8 MB L3. Its Discrete Graphics Card Required integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.
Platform and Compatibility
The FX-4170 uses the AM3+ platform in a 125W envelope. It supports Not Listed memory.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's FX-Series listings, the FX-4170 sits alongside other FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors parts from the same generation, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. It predates AMD's modern Ryzen lineup and should be evaluated against period-correct alternatives rather than current-generation chips.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs
- Budget legacy builds
- Retro or compatibility-focused systems
Not for
- Modern gaming or productivity workloads
- New builds
- Power efficiency-focused systems
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Product Line | Other |
|---|---|
| Codename | Zambezi |
| Release Year | 2012 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ |
| Socket Status | End of Life |
| Process Node | 32nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 4 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | No |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 4.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
|---|---|
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 125 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail |
|---|
| Form Factor | Desktops |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| iGPU | None |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the FX-4170?
The FX-4170 has 4 cores and 4 threads, a 4.2 GHz base and 4.3 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 125 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: AM3+.
Will the FX-4170 work with my current setup?
The FX-4170 lists Socket is AM3+. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the FX-4170 best suited to?
Best suited to: FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs; Budget legacy builds; Retro or compatibility-focused systems.
What are the drawbacks of the FX-4170?
Not the best fit for: Modern gaming or productivity workloads; New builds; Power efficiency-focused systems.