AMD FX-8170

The AMD FX-8170 was released in 2012 as part of the Bulldozer Core generation. This processor features eight cores and a clock speed of 3900 MHz, with a boost up to 4200 MHz. It has a power draw of 125W and was initially priced around $275.

Released2012
Cores / threads8
Clock3900 MHz
Power125 W
Atlas performance index120 model estimate

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BrandAMD
FamilyBulldozer Core
Released2012
Cores / threads8
Base clock3900 MHz
Boost clock4200 MHz
Power (TDP)125 W
Process–
Launch price$275
Atlas performance index120 model estimate

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