Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4160T outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4160T is 321 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160T
- Performs up to 5% better in Minecraft than Core i7-4960X - 654 vs 622 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-4960X
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Core i3-4160T
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i3-4160T |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
