AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) is constrained by a significant data gap. The Ryzen 7 170 has a complete PassMark benchmark suite recorded in the database, while the DGX Spark currently has no recorded benchmark scores. The DGX Spark's average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which reflects the absence of measurement data rather than a performance floor.

For the Ryzen 7 170, the recorded data shows a multi-threaded score of 20760, a single-thread score of 3128, and an average benchmark score of 43689. The processor sits at the 88th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating that its measured performance places it in the upper range of the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 with an average score of 43704 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 with an average score of 43717 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with an average score of 43431 and a delta of 0.6 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43326 and a delta of 0.8 percent. These deltas show that the Ryzen 7 170 is effectively tied with the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, trails the Ryzen 7 260 by a negligible 0.1 percent, and leads the Ryzen AI 9 465 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.6 and 0.8 percent respectively.

In individual PassMark workloads, the Ryzen 7 170 records a data compression score of 265920, data encryption at 16078, extended instructions at 18107, prime number finding at 49, floating point math at 44979, integer math at 79738, physics at 890, random string sorting at 27804, and single-thread performance at 3128. These figures establish a baseline for what the Ryzen 7 170 delivers across varied computational tasks. The DGX Spark has no comparable entries, so no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The database shows zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head category, which is a direct consequence of the empty benchmark array for the DGX Spark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA DGX Spark uses the GB10 codename under the Spark generation, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference indicates a manufacturing generation gap, with the DGX Spark on a smaller node.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The DGX Spark thus has more physical cores but no simultaneous multithreading, while the Ryzen 7 170 relies on a 2:1 thread-to-core ratio. Clock speeds also differ: the Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, while the DGX Spark has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Ryzen 7 170 holds the advantage in both base and boost frequencies.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The DGX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The DGX Spark provides larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, while the Ryzen 7 170 offers double the shared L3 capacity.

Memory support also separates the two. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC support enabled. The DGX Spark supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s and no ECC support. The DGX Spark's memory bandwidth is substantially higher, and its memory bus width is double that of the Ryzen 7 170.

Power and packaging differ as well. The Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, uses AMD Socket FP7, and has a die size of 210 mm². The DGX Spark has a TDP of 140 watts, a die size of 208 mm², and no socket is listed in the database. The Ryzen 7 170 includes PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the DGX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. Integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 7 170 uses the Radeon 680M, while the DGX Spark uses the GB20B "Blackwell" graphics solution. The Ryzen 7 170's market segment is mobile, and the DGX Spark's market segment is also mobile despite its higher TDP.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only processor with measurable benchmark results, so it wins all workload categories by default. Its PassMark scores show particular strength in data compression at 265920, integer math at 79738, and floating point math at 44979. The multi-thread score of 20760 and single-thread score of 3128 provide a balanced profile for both parallel and latency-sensitive tasks. The 88th percentile ranking versus all CPUs reinforces that the Ryzen 7 170 sits above the majority of processors in the database.

The NVIDIA DGX Spark cannot be assigned any workload wins because its benchmark array is empty and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The database shows zero wins for the DGX Spark in the head-to-head category. Its 50th percentile versus all CPUs is a placeholder value tied to the absence of scores, not a measured result.

The Ryzen 7 170 also benefits from a lower TDP of 35 watts compared to the DGX Spark's 140 watts, which suggests a more favorable thermal envelope for sustained operation in constrained environments. Its higher boost clock of 4.75 GHz versus 4.00 GHz gives it an edge in workloads that scale with single-core frequency.

The DGX Spark's case rests on its architectural specifications rather than measured performance. Its 20 cores, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and quad-channel LPDDR5X support indicate a design aimed at memory-intensive and highly parallel workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this in the database. Its larger L1 and L2 caches per core could benefit certain access patterns, but again, this is not validated by recorded scores.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA DGX Spark have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The DGX Spark's benchmark array is empty, its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 170 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43689. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43704 (0 percent delta), trails the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43717 by -0.1 percent, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43431 by 0.6 percent and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43326 by 0.8 percent.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA DGX Spark has a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s on a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s on a dual-channel DDR5 bus.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA DGX Spark is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 lists ECC memory support as true. The NVIDIA DGX Spark lists ECC memory support as false.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion for the AMD Ryzen 7 170: it is a measured, active processor with a complete set of PassMark scores, an average benchmark score of 43689, and an 88th percentile ranking versus all CPUs. It delivers strong results in data compression, integer math, and floating point math, and it maintains a high single-thread score of 3128. Its 35 watt TDP and 4.75 GHz boost clock make it a viable choice for mobile platforms where power efficiency and frequency matter.

The NVIDIA DGX Spark cannot be recommended on the basis of measured performance because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its average benchmark score of 0 and empty benchmark array mean that any performance claim would lack supporting data. Its specifications, including 20 cores, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 3 nm process node, describe a processor with substantial theoretical capability, but the absence of recorded scores leaves its actual performance unverified. Its launch MSRP is $3999, a figure that can be stated once without further commentary.

For users selecting strictly from the data, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only processor with validated benchmark outcomes. The DGX Spark remains an unmeasured entry in the database. The choice between them depends on whether the user trusts the DGX Spark's architectural specifications or the Ryzen 7 170's recorded results. The database currently supports only the latter with quantitative evidence.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 threads; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 3.20 GHz; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 2.80 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 4.75 GHz; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 4.00 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 35 watts; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 140 watts.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7; NVIDIA DGX Spark has no socket listed.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses Rembrandt-R; NVIDIA DGX Spark uses GB10.
• Generation: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)); NVIDIA DGX Spark is Spark (GB10).
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 6 nm; NVIDIA DGX Spark is 3 nm.
• Die size: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 210 mm²; NVIDIA DGX Spark is 208 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB per core; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 128 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 512 KB per core; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB shared; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 8 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5; NVIDIA DGX Spark supports LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is dual-channel; NVIDIA DGX Spark is quad-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 76.8 GB/s; NVIDIA DGX Spark has 273.1 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports ECC; NVIDIA DGX Spark does not.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only); NVIDIA DGX Spark is N/A.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses Radeon 680M; NVIDIA DGX Spark uses GB20B "Blackwell".
• Part number: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 100-000000989; NVIDIA DGX Spark is DSE1-275-A1.
• Release date: AMD Ryzen 7 170 released on 2025-09-30; NVIDIA DGX Spark released on 2025-10-14.
• Average benchmark score: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 43689; NVIDIA DGX Spark is 0.
• Percentile versus all CPUs: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 88; NVIDIA DGX Spark is 50.