Intel Core i3-4160 vs Intel Core i7-4820K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-4160 and Intel Core i7-4820K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i3-4160

Intel Core i7-4820K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4160

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
Around 8% higher maximum core temperature: 72°C vs 66.8°C
2.4x lower typical power consumption: 54 Watt vs 130 Watt
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1996 vs 1957
Around 53% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.239 vs 0.812

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	July 2014 vs September 2013
Maximum core temperature	72°C vs 66.8°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	54 Watt vs 130 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1996 vs 1957
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.239 vs 0.812

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4820K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
3.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 84% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6482 vs 3520
Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 848 vs 801
2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3531 vs 1714
2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.079 vs 2.495
2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 94.62 vs 40.003
2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.319
2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.745 vs 3.033

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	10240 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	6482 vs 3520
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	848 vs 801
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3531 vs 1714
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.079 vs 2.495
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	94.62 vs 40.003
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.648 vs 0.319
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.745 vs 3.033

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-4160
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4820K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1996

1957

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3520

6482

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

801

848

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1714

3531

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.495

5.079

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

40.003

94.62

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.319

0.648

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.239

0.812

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.033

6.745

Name	Intel Core i3-4160	Intel Core i7-4820K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1996	1957
PassMark - CPU mark	3520	6482
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	801	848
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1714	3531
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0	3874
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	2.495	5.079
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	40.003	94.62
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.319	0.648
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.239	0.812
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.033	6.745
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	809
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1758
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2951
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	809
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1758
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2951

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-4160	Intel Core i7-4820K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Haswell	Ivy Bridge E
Launch date	July 2014	September 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$133	$399
Place in performance rating	2116	2119
Price now	$139.99	$594.96
Processor Number	i3-4160	i7-4820K
Series	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	10.64	4.81
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.60 GHz	3.70 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	257 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	3072 KB (shared)	10240 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	72°C	66.8°C
Maximum frequency	3.6 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	2	4
Number of threads	4	8
Transistor count	1400 million	1860 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	59.7 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3 1333/1600/1866
Graphics
Device ID	0x41E
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1/12
OpenGL	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	52.5mm x 45.0mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1150	FCLGA2011
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	54 Watt	130 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2013C
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	40
PCI Express revision	Up to 3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Smart Response technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)