Average Bench: 61.3% (562nd of 1442)

Based on 27 user benchmarks.  Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4170T CPU @ 3.20GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 61.3% Great: 67%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-4170T averaged 38.7% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 82.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 87.7Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-4170T is just 16.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-4170T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 243Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 239Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 27 samples)
Min Avg Max
58.9 Memory 82.7 100
24 1-Core 87.7 96.7
61 2-Core 156 191
65.1% 109 Pts
Min Avg Max
141 4-Core 231 254
197 8-Core 239 256
31.2% 235 Pts
Min Avg Max
204 64-Core 243 254
15% 243 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.8
1-Core 96.7
2-Core 175
70% 119 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 253
34% 254 Pts
64-Core 253
16% 253 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Memory 82.7
1-Core 67.5
2-Core 184
64% 111 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 257
34% 252 Pts
64-Core 250
16% 250 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.1
1-Core 87.5
2-Core 138
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 204
27% 201 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.9
1-Core 24
2-Core 61
37% 52.6 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 240
25% 200 Pts
64-Core 243
15% 243 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,757,162 CPUs tested

Typical Core i3-4170T Builds (Compare 2 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete

System: HP 20-r012l

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-4170T Processor (3M Cache, 3.20 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi3-4170T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013A

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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