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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual matchup. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a full suite of benchmark results across eleven PassMark tests, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This creates a clear asymmetry: every measured performance win currently belongs to the AMD processor.

The Ryzen 7 170 shows its strongest results in data compression, scoring 265,920 in the PassMark data compression test. Its integer math score reaches 79,738, while floating point math lands at 44,979. The multithread benchmark produces a score of 20,760, and the single-thread score sits at 3,128. Extended instructions score 18,107, random string sorting reaches 27,804, and data encryption completes at 16,078. The physics test records 890, while the find prime numbers test is notably low at 49.

Because the NVIDIA RTX Spark has an empty benchmarks array, the database contains zero wins for either side in head-to-head comparisons. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. This does not mean the two processors are equal in performance; it means the Spark has not yet generated any measurable results in the database. Every available score belongs to the AMD part.

The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 43,689 places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 with an average score of 43,704 (a delta of 0 percent), the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43,717 (0.1 percent below), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43,431 (0.6 percent above), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43,326 (0.8 percent above). These deltas are tiny, meaning the Ryzen 7 170 sits in a very tight cluster of similarly performing processors.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero. It has no nearest rivals listed, because there is no performance data to compare. Its production status is listed as unreleased, with a release date at the end of 2025, which may explain the absence of measurements.

The Verdict

The data supports only one verdict: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated performance. Every score in the database comes from the AMD part. Its 88th percentile ranking and average score of 43,689 indicate a capable mobile processor that competes closely with several other AMD chips, all within roughly one percent of each other.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark cannot be evaluated on performance grounds because it has no recorded scores. Its 50th percentile ranking appears to be a default or placeholder value rather than a measured result, since the average benchmark score is zero. The part is unreleased, which likely explains the missing data.

For any workload measured by the PassMark suite, the Ryzen 7 170 delivers the numbers. The data compression score of 265,920 dwarfs everything else in its own results, suggesting a strong showing in compression-heavy tasks. The integer and floating point math scores indicate solid general computation performance. The single-thread score of 3,128 combined with a multithread score of 20,760 shows a processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded work.

The Spark's architecture is intriguing on paper: 20 cores, 20 threads, a 3 nm process node, and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. But the database contains no measurements to confirm how that hardware translates into real performance. Benchmarks results indicate that the Ryzen 7 170 is the only choice supported by data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark results in the database. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This means no direct comparison scores exist between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the NVIDIA RTX Spark.

The absence of head-to-head data is itself informative. The Ryzen 7 170 has eleven individual PassMark scores, all recorded and available. The Spark has none. The largest "win" for the AMD processor is therefore not a single benchmark margin but the entire set of measurements. Every test that has been run shows the Ryzen 7 170 producing a score, while the Spark produces nothing.

Looking at the Ryzen 7 170's own score distribution, the data compression result of 265,920 stands far above its other scores. The integer math score of 79,738 is the second largest, followed by floating point math at 44,979. Random string sorting reaches 27,804, multithread at 20,760, extended instructions at 18,107, data encryption at 16,078, physics at 890, and find prime numbers at 49.

The nearest rival comparisons place the Ryzen 7 170 in a competitive field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 averages 43,704, essentially identical to the Ryzen 7 170's 43,689. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 averages 43,717, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 averages 43,431, or 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 averages 43,326, or 0.8 percent lower. These margins are small enough that day-to-day workload differences would likely matter more than the processor choice among these four.

For the Spark, no such comparison is possible. Without scores, there are no rivals to measure against. The database simply has nothing to analyze.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has all recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 43,689. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has an average benchmark score of 0, with an empty benchmarks array.

Q: What is the Ryzen 7 170's best benchmark result?

A: The highest score is 265,920 in the PassMark data compression test. The next highest are integer math at 79,738 and floating point math at 44,979.

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

A: It sits within 0.8 percent of four AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 43,704 (0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 260 scores 43,717 (0.1 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43,431 (0.6 percent lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43,326 (0.8 percent lower).

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark have any benchmark data?

A: No. The benchmarks array is empty, the average benchmark score is 0, and there are no nearest rivals listed. The production status is unreleased.

Q: What do the percentile rankings indicate?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 ranks at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The NVIDIA RTX Spark ranks at the 50th percentile, though this appears to be a default value given the lack of measured scores.

Q: How do the core counts differ between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Spark also uses a smaller 3 nm process node compared to the Ryzen's 6 nm node, but no benchmark data exists to show how that affects performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 210 mm². The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses the N1X codename with a Spark (GB10) generation label, built on a 3 nm process node, also at TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 170 provides 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Spark provides 20 cores and 20 threads, with no multithreading implied since the thread count equals the core count. The Spark's cache hierarchy differs as well: 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 on the Spark suggests a different design philosophy, but without benchmarks, its impact remains unknown.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Spark supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The Spark's memory bandwidth is roughly 3.5 times higher on paper, though the database does not provide a direct comparison test.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The Ryzen 7 170 uses Radeon 680M graphics. The Spark uses GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. PCIe connectivity is present on the Ryzen 7 170 with Gen 4 and 20 lanes (CPU only). The Spark lists PCIe as N/A.

Clock speeds show the Ryzen 7 170 with a 3.20 GHz base clock and a 4.75 GHz boost clock. The Spark has a 1.70 GHz base clock and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen 7 170 has the higher clocks, but the Spark has more cores and a smaller process node.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear differences between the two parts. The Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Spark has a TDP of 38 watts. The Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7; the Spark has no socket listed. The Ryzen 7 170's part number is 100-000000989, while the Spark's is GSE1-675-A1.

The Ryzen 7 170 is marked as Active in production status, with a release date of September 30, 2025. The Spark is marked as unreleased, with a release date of December 31, 2025. Neither part has a launch MSRP listed in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Ryzen 7 170's generation is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)), while the Spark's generation is Spark (GB10). The Ryzen 7 170 has no series designation listed, and neither does the Spark. Both target the mobile market segment.

The process node difference is notable: 6 nm for the Ryzen 7 170 versus 3 nm for the Spark. Both are manufactured by TSMC. The die sizes are close, at 210 mm² and 208 mm² respectively, which is interesting given the different node sizes.

The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 memory with ECC, dual-channel configuration, and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Spark supports LPDDR5X memory without ECC, quad-channel configuration, and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Spark's PCIe support is listed as N/A, while the Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The cache configurations differ in allocation. The Ryzen 7 170 provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Spark provides 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Neither has a 3D V-Cache option listed, and neither has a total L3 figure beyond the shared amounts.

The Ryzen 7 170's base clock of 3.20 GHz exceeds the Spark's 1.70 GHz base clock. The boost clock also favors the Ryzen at 4.75 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. The Spark counters with 20 cores against the Ryzen's 8, and 20 threads against the Ryzen's 16. These specification differences suggest two very different design targets, but the database only contains performance measurements for one of them.