The Core i7-10700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $251.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 93% cheaper – $18.01 vs $269.39
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 54 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-10700K vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€269.39
6%
Value, €/FPS
€1.4/FPS
7%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
93%
Min 1% FPS
119
94%
Price, €
€18.01
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.1/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K 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 Core i7-10700K vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700K vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
