Intel Core i3-4160T vs Intel Pentium G3250T

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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 Intel Pentium G3250T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G3250T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4160T Name Intel Pentium G3250T
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Pentium G3000
4 Generation 5
 
 

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 Intel Pentium G3250T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G3250T is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 Intel Pentium G3250T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G3250T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
20 Execution units 10
11.1 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 80
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7.5
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Pentium G3250T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 54 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
6935
6935
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
4043
4043

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3305
3305
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2288
2288

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1923
1923
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
929
929

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1476
1476
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1194
1194

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
955
955
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
526
526

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
316
316
Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
210
210