Intel Core i3-4160 vs Intel Core i3-7300T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4160 or Intel Core i3-4160 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-4160 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4160, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7300T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 7000
4 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4160 Name Intel Core i3-7300T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4160 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4160 is 3.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7300T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7300T is 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4160 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4160 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7300T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
160 Shaders 192
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2016
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4160 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price --
Haswell S Architecture Kaby Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
8053
8053
Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7599
7599

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3838
3838
Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3584
3584

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2397
2397
Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2307
2307

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2174
2174
Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1885
1885

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1169
1169
Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1108
1108

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300T
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
382
382
Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
367
367