Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-860

Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-860: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4160

3.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for 16.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for 80.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4160

3.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for 16.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for 80.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-4160 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4160 is 1777 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-860.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160

  • Performs up to 14% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-860 - 190 vs 166 FPS
  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-860 - $14.62 vs $72.35
  • Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 54 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-860

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Dota 2.
Dota 2

Dota 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.09/FPS

100%

Price, €

€16.23

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for 16.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

166

87.36842105263159%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€80.31

20%

Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for 80.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1064

100%

Multi-Core

2072

100%

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

446

41.91729323308271%

Multi-Core

1463

70.6081081081081%

Intel Core i3-4160

vs

Intel Core i7-860

Jul 21st, 2014
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
54 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size45 nm
36.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.