The Core i7-8700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Consumes up to 43% less energy – 54 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, £
£176.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.92/FPS
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
94%
Min 1% FPS
119
94%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
