Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170 outperforms Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4170 is 1991 days newer than Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 2% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-965 - 212 vs 207 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 8 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-4170
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i7-965
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-965
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
485
44.05086285195277%
Multi-Core
1683
79.01408450704224%
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
|---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
| Haswell | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
