Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-4430: CPU comparison

Performance score

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

11.92

Core i5-4430 2013 · 4/4 cores/threads, 84 W

12.43 +4%

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

By our estimate, Core i5-4430 beats Core i3-4160 by 4%.

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 i5-4430

44+57 %

faster than 22% 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 i5-4430
Score (0–100)	11.92	12.43
Ranking position	503	499
Power efficiency (0–100)	11.54	7.73
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Haswell	Haswell
Release date	Q3 2014	Q2 2013

Specifications

	Core i3-4160	Core i5-4430
Cores	2	4
Threads	4	4
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB
Process node	22 nm	22 nm
Unlocked multiplier	no	no
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4400	Intel HD Graphics 4600
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i3-4160	Core i5-4430
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1150
TDP	54 W	84 W

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i3-4160	Core i5-4430
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

12% faster single core
lower TDP: 54 W vs 84 W
newer: released in 2014

Core i5-4430

4% higher overall score
more cores: 4 vs 2
bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB

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