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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4160 vs Core Ultra 9 285K

The Core i3-4160 is slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 5 months newer
Available for $499.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4160

243FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

271FPS

League of Legends2009

325FPS

445FPS

660FPS

774FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4160

695FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

829FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-4160

332FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

313FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4160

217FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4160

244FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

327FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Core i3-4160

655FPS

Core Ultra 9 285K

771FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-4160

43%

Core Ultra 9 285K

70%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4160

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core Ultra 9 285K has 22 more cores.

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Core i3-4160

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-4160

3 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K has 33 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4160

3.6 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i3-4160

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

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Core i3-4160

54W

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Core i3-4160 draws 71W less power.

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Core i3-4160

Core Ultra 9 285K

$499.00

Core i3-4160Core Ultra 9 285K

LGA1150

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LGA1851

Haswell

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4400

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

DDR3

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4160 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 63% faster than the Core i3-4160 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 43/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Core i3-4160?expand_more

63% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-4160 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-4160 and Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4160 scores 43/100, Core Ultra 9 285K scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-4160 or Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-4160 or Core Ultra 9 285K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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