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Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i3-4160

Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i3-4160: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$299.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$299.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4160 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4160 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 2299 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4160.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-4160 - 230 vs 212 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160

  • Up to 88% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - CA$36.99 vs CA$299.98
  • Up to 87% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Ryzen 7 5800X - CA$0.17 vs CA$1.3 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 49% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 54 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

230

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.3/FPS

13%

Price, CA$

CA$299.98

12%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$299.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

212

92%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.17/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$36.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I3-4160 3.60 2 LGA1150 BX80646I34160

Buy for CA$36.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1064

49%

Multi-Core

2072

20%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateJul 21st, 2014
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i3
VermeerCodenameHaswell
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores2
16
Threads4
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
105 WTDP
54 W
7 nm
Process Size22 nm
38.0x
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4400
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i3-4160

Mass Effect: Andromeda, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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