In Dead Space, the Core i3-4170 is same performance as the Core i7-8700. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $39 cheaper!
Core i3-4170
- Up to 28% cheaper – $98.95 vs $137.66
- Up to 28% cheaper
- Up to 28% better value in Dead Space – $0.56 vs $0.78/FPS
- Up to 28% better value in Dead Space
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 54 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 17% less energy
Core i7-8700
- Is 3 years and 5 months newer – Oct 05, 2017 vs May 01, 2014
- Is 3 years and 5 months newer
Dead Space FPS Calculator
Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-8700: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
90 FPS
99%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
175 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
91 FPS
100%
Price, $
$137.66
71%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
72%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-4170 May 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-8700 Oct 5th, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Released | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1150 | Socket | LGA1151 |
54 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
