Core i3-4160 vs Core i3-4170: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i3-4160 2014 · 2/4 cores/threads, 54 W

11.92

Core i3-4170 2015 · 2/4 cores/threads, 54 W

12.25 +3%

Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core Ultra 7 265K Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

Core i3-4170 is 3% faster than Core i3-4160 by our estimate.

Both CPUs use the same socket (LGA1150), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i3-4160

28

faster than 7% of tested · runs: 2

Core i3-4170

29+4 %

faster than 8% of tested · runs: 2

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i3-4160	Core i3-4170
Score (0–100)	11.92	12.25
Ranking position	503	501
Power efficiency (0–100)	11.54	11.86
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Haswell	Haswell
Release date	Q3 2014	Q1 2015

Specifications

	Core i3-4160	Core i3-4170
Cores	2	2
Threads	4	4
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 cache	3 MB	3 MB
Process node	22 nm	22 nm
Unlocked multiplier	no	no
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4400	Intel HD Graphics 4400
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i3-4160	Core i3-4170
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1150
TDP	54 W	54 W

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i3-4160	Core i3-4170
Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600	DDR3-1333/1600
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
PCI Express version	3.0	3.0
PCIe lanes	16	16

Pros and cons

Core i3-4160

no notable advantages

Core i3-4170

newer: released in 2015

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