Intel Core i3-4160T vs AMD Phenom II X4 910e

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Intel Core i3-4160T or Intel Core i3-4160T – 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 i3-4160T 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 i3-4160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 910e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 910e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-4160T Name AMD Phenom II X4 910e
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4160T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4160T is 3.1 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X4 910e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 910e is 2.6 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4160T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4160T 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 AMD Phenom II X4 910e does not have integrated graphics.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode JPEG --
No VP9 --
 
 

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4160T 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 AMD Phenom II X4 910e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Haswell S Architecture Deneb (K10)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 45 nm
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Release price --