Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 761 days newer than Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 54 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1101
86.82965299684543%
Multi-Core
2130
36.591650919086064%
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |