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Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-2600K

Core i3-4170 vs Core i7-2600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4170 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! 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 25% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600K - 101 vs 81 FPS
  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - $41.6 vs $85.0
  • Up to 61% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600K - $0.41 vs $1.05 per FPS
  • 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
This is a free version of The Callisto Protocol.
The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

101

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.41/FPS

100%

Price, $

$41.6

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

81

80%

Value, $/FPS

$1.05/FPS

39%

Price, $

$85

48%

Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5270 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo
Core i3-4170

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1101

100%

Multi-Core

2130

91%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

60%

Multi-Core

2320

100%

Intel Core i3-4170 Logo

Intel Core i3-4170

vs
Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Intel Core i7-2600K

May 1st, 2014
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
54 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier34.0x
Intel HD 4400Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 3000
NoOverclockable
Yes

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