Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 488 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 1% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-4170 - 214 vs 212 FPS
- Consumes up to 6% less energy than Intel Core i3-4170 - 51 vs 54 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - $41.6 vs $85.0
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1101
92.21105527638191%
Multi-Core
2130
91.18150684931507%
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
51 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |