Average Bench: 62.5% (539th of 1442)

Based on 26 user benchmarks.  Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4160T CPU @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 54%Average: 62.5% Great: 66%
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-4160T averaged 37.4% 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 85.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 83.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-4160T is just 11.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-4160T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 233Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 230Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 26 samples)
Min Avg Max
71.7 Memory 85.7 91.8
28.2 1-Core 83.8 93.3
109 2-Core 153 176
64.9% 107 Pts
Min Avg Max
159 4-Core 230 246
189 8-Core 230 246
30.8% 230 Pts
Min Avg Max
197 64-Core 233 247
14.4% 233 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 88.9
1-Core 93.1
2-Core 168
70% 117 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 245
33% 244 Pts
64-Core 247
15% 247 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 88
1-Core 83.9
2-Core 176
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 237
32% 237 Pts
64-Core 236
15% 236 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 87.1
1-Core 88
2-Core 141
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 234
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 231
14% 231 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 85.8
1-Core 86
2-Core 145
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 220
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.1
1-Core 91
2-Core 159
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 227
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 81.7
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 148
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 228
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.9
1-Core 58.7
2-Core 113
53% 84 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 189
22% 174 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,713,863 CPUs tested

Typical Core i3-4160T Builds (Compare 7 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP 20-r104la

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 18% - Very poor Total price: $29

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-4160T Processor (3M Cache, 3.10 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'14
Processor Numberi3-4160T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.10 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013A

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200.00 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
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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