Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-4160

Core i9-10900K vs Core i3-4160: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $490 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6908 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-4160

3.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for $254.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6903 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $490 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6908 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-4160

3.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for $254.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6903 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4160 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4160 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 2110 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4160.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 5% better in God of War than Core i3-4160 - 179 vs 170 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $254.12 vs $490.0
  • Up to 46% better value when playing God of War than Core i9-10900K - $1.49 vs $2.74 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 54 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of God of War.
God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

179

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.74/FPS

54.379562043795616%

Price, $

$490

51%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $490 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6908 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

170

94.97206703910615%

Value, $/FPS

$1.49/FPS

100%

Price, $

$254.12

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I3-4160 Processor 3.60 GHz, 2-Core LGA1150 Socket, Hyper-Threading (BX80646I34160)

Buy for $254.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6903 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1064

60.834762721555165%

Multi-Core

2072

22.61268143621085%

Intel Core i9-10900K

vs

Intel Core i3-4160

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJul 21st, 2014
Core i9CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores2
20
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.3 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
54 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4400
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-10900K or Core i3-4160

God of War, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.