Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4170 is 1208 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Performs up to 11% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-2600K - 521 vs 469 FPS
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - $41.6 vs $79.0
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 54 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 8 vs 4 threads
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Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |