The Core i5-9600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $120.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 86% cheaper – $19.98 vs $140.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 43% less energy – 54 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$140
14%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
15%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
94%
Min 1% FPS
119
94%
Price, $
$19.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-4160 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
