In DOOM: The Dark Ages, the Core i3-4170 is same performance as the Core i7-3770K. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $110 cheaper!
Core i3-4170
- Is 2 years and 1 day newer – May 01, 2014 vs Apr 29, 2012
- Is 2 years and 1 day newer
- Up to 53% cheaper – $98.95 vs $209.00
- Up to 53% cheaper
- Up to 53% better value in DOOM: The Dark Ages – $0.73 vs $1.54/FPS
- Up to 53% better value in DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 54 vs 77 Watts
- Consumes up to 30% less energy
Core i7-3770K
No clear advantages
DOOM: The Dark Ages FPS Calculator
Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-3770K: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
135 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
101 FPS
100%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
135 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
101 FPS
100%
Price, $
$209
47%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
47%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-4170 May 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-3770K Apr 29th, 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1150 | Socket | LGA1155 |
54W | Power Consumption | 77W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 1600 MHz (DDR3) |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4000 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
