Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4170 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4170 is 1208 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 8% better in New World than Core i5-2500K - 108 vs 100 FPS
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $30.42 vs $219.35
- Up to 87% better value when playing New World than Core i5-2500K - $0.31 vs $2.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 54 vs 95 Watts
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
108
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.77
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |