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The Core i3-4160 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500T, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $27.00 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i3-4160

  • Up to 22% cheaper$98.00 vs $125.00
  • A better value for money for gaming

Advantages of the Core i5-8500T

  • A slightly faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy35 vs 54 Watts

Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-8500T for Gaming

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Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-8500T in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-8500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo

Core i3-4160

Jul 21st, 2014


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1106

92%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2133

50%

Intel Core i5-8500T Logo

Core i5-8500T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1201

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4232

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-8500T in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo

Core i3-4160

Jul 21st, 2014


Cores

2-core

33%

L3 Cache

3 MB

33%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Intel Core i5-8500T Logo

Core i5-8500T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

9 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.1 GHz

58%

Turbo Frequency

3.5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo

Core i3-4160

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-8500T Logo

Core i5-8500T

General
Jul 21st, 2014Release Date
Apr 2nd, 2018
Not AvailableMSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
HaswellCodenameCoffee Lake
54 WPower Consumption
35 W
Performance
2Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency2.1 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Frequency3.5 GHz
3 MBL3 Cache
9 MB
Other Features
DDR3RAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
Intel HD 4400Integrated GraphicsUHD 630
NoOverclockableNo

Core i3-4160 and Core i5-8500T vs Other CPUs

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