Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X 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 i5-7640X is 1152 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-4170 - 175 vs 169 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $41.6 vs $356.7
- 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
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1101
62.521294718909715%
Multi-Core
2130
40.37914691943128%
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-4170 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |