The Core i3-4170 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-950. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-4170
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 54 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-950
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-950 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Average FPS
167
93%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, €
€75.81
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-950 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-950 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-950 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-4170 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2009 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Haswell | Codename | Bloomfield |
54 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
