The Ryzen 3 4100 is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$0.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 0% cheaper – CA$98.88 vs CA$99.00
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 54 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 4100 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 3 4100 vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$99
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
95%
Min 1% FPS
119
95%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
95%
Ryzen 3 4100 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 Ryzen 3 4100 vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 3 4100 vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 3 4100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $99.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Not Available | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
