Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4160 outperforms Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4160 is 2072 days newer than Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160
- Performs up to 8% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-965 - 132 vs 122 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
FPS
132
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$36.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 145 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
485
45.58270676691729%
Multi-Core
1683
81.22586872586872%
Intel Core i7-965 | vs | Intel Core i3-4160 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i3 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 54 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |