The Ryzen 7 2700X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $149.56 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 89% cheaper – $18.01 vs $167.57
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 54 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€167.57
10%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
11%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, €
€18.01
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.1/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X 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 Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $329.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Haswell |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
