Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170 outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4170 is 1208 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 4% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600 - 476 vs 456 FPS
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 54 vs 95 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |