The Core i5-3450 is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$100.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
The Core i3-4160 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 50% cheaper – CA$98.88 vs CA$199.59
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 54 vs 77 Watts
Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
95%
Min 1% FPS
114
96%
Price, CA$
CA$199.59
49%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
47%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-4160 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3450 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
