In The Last of Us Part I, the Core i3-4170 is slightly slower than the Core i7-980X. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $91 cheaper!
Core i3-4170
- Is 4 years and 1 month newer – May 01, 2014 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 4 years and 1 month newer
- Up to 48% cheaper – $98.95 vs $189.95
- Up to 48% cheaper
- Up to 47% better value in The Last of Us Part I – $0.42 vs $0.79/FPS
- Up to 47% better value in The Last of Us Part I
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 54 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 58% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-980X
- Up to 3% faster in The Last of Us Part I – 239 vs 231 FPS
- Up to 3% faster in The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I FPS Calculator
Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-4170
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
231 FPS
97%
Min 1% FPS
173 FPS
97%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
239 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
179 FPS
100%
Price, $
$189.95
52%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
53%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-980X 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
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-4170 May 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Released | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1150 | Socket | LGA1366 |
54 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
