Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4170 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1152 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $41.6 vs $188.88
- Up to 76% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-7640X - $0.25 vs $1.03 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 54 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 10% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i3-4170 - 183 vs 167 FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
183
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
24%
Price, $
$188.88
22%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 112 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |