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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-14700F

The Core i3-4170 is much slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$98.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 207% cheaper – $98.95 vs $359
Up to 40% better value for money

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Up to 119% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 10 months newer
Up to 207% more expensive – $359 vs $98.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-4170

479FPS

Core i7-14700F

726FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

178FPS

Core i7-14700F

287FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4170

198FPS

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

181FPS

Core i7-14700F

390FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

565FPS

Core i7-14700F

767FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

214FPS

Core i7-14700F

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

593FPS

Core i7-14700F

804FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-4170

324FPS

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-4170

21%

Core i7-14700F

66%

Core i7-14700F ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4170

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 18 more cores.

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Core i3-4170

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-4170

3 MB

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i7-14700F has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core i3-4170 has a 76% higher base clock.

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Core i3-4170

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-4170

54W

Core i7-14700F

65W

Core i3-4170 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Core i7-14700F

Core i3-4170Core i7-14700F

LGA1150

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LGA1700

Haswell

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4400

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 214% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i3-4170?expand_more

214% 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 i3-4170 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-4170 and Core i7-14700F?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 21/100, Core i7-14700F scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-4170 or Core i7-14700F 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 i3-4170 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.