TEST
YOUR CPU
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Intel BX80646I34170

Core i3-4170

▲ 53357 ▼

2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.7 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q2 2015.

Average Bench: 63.6% (437th of 1305)

Based on 39,489 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4170 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Poor: 50%Average: 63.6% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 46%
Yacht

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-4170 averaged 36.4% 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 83Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 98.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-4170 is 21.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-4170 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 262Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 260Pts
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 39,489 samples)
Rank 43763.6%
Min Avg Max
67.9 Memory 83 93.9
65.1 1-Core 98.7 109
111 2-Core 171 205
71% 118 Pts
Min Avg Max
154 4-Core 257 288
167 8-Core 260 288
35.3% 259 Pts
Min Avg Max
168 64-Core 262 291
17.6% 262 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
69.6% Good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 107
2-Core 181
76% 126 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 285
39% 285 Pts
64-Core 271
18% 271 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
68.5% Good
Memory 92
1-Core 108
2-Core 187
78% 129 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 245
35% 256 Pts
64-Core 270
18% 270 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
68% Good
Memory 89.8
1-Core 106
2-Core 172
75% 122 Pts
4-Core 269
8-Core 275
37% 272 Pts
64-Core 270
18% 270 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
67.4% Good
Memory 92.5
1-Core 104
2-Core 171
75% 123 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 227
33% 239 Pts
64-Core 205
14% 205 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
66.6% Good
Memory 88.1
1-Core 90.8
2-Core 182
72% 120 Pts
4-Core 268
8-Core 237
35% 253 Pts
64-Core 184
12% 184 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
63.4% Good
Memory 77.4
1-Core 106
2-Core 189
73% 124 Pts
4-Core 286
8-Core 287
39% 286 Pts
64-Core 285
19% 285 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
62.7% Good
Memory 81.3
1-Core 105
2-Core 176
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 256
8-Core 260
35% 258 Pts
64-Core 257
17% 257 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
57.2% Above average
Memory 66
1-Core 102
2-Core 157
64% 108 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 281
38% 281 Pts
64-Core 277
19% 277 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
55.7% Above average
Memory 76.1
1-Core 93.3
2-Core 130
63% 99.8 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 202
28% 205 Pts
64-Core 204
14% 204 Pts
39,489 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 41,982,368 CPUs tested.

 Prices

AmazonUS $961 month
BHPhotoUS $1283 years
OutletPCUS $1782 years
Send price feedback
Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money.

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
Typical Core i3-4170 Builds (Compare 7,431 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus H81M-K - $50

CPU
Core i3-4170Intel  $96Bench 64%, 39,489 samples651x
GPU
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 743,604 samples528x
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 193,100 samples488x
HD 4400 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 45,216 samples399x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 68%, 291,555 samples377x
A400 120GBKingston  $25Bench 60%, 132,270 samples219x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $66Bench 54%, 290,857 samples164x
RAM
Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 55%, 60,732 samples192x
HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 1x8GBKingstonBench 31%, 31,943 samples187x
99U5471-054.A00LF 1x8GBKingstonBench 29%, 9,035 samples113x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $333

Popular Core i3-4170 compatible motherboards:

How Fast Is Your CPU? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute.

Welcome to our freeware PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchMark.
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string.
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations.
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO.
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency.
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com.
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC.
  • - See speed test results from other users.
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders.
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build.
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware.
  • - Share your opinion by voting.
Processor Rankings (Price vs Performance) April 2021 CPU Rankings.

We calculate effective speed which measures real world performance for typical users. Effective speed is adjusted by current prices to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top CPUs. [CPUPro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-4170 Processor (3M Cache, 3.70 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi3-4170
# 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 Speed3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP54 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency350 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

 Comments

Added n/a ago.
USA-User
Avatar level
7,714

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

GBR-User
Avatar level
4,812

Excellent

10 months ago.

best system price performance chipset

POL-User
Avatar level
3,712

Excellent

3 months ago.

Cs go gtx 1060 6gb 8gb ram 1600mhz 90 400fps win 7

GRC-User
Avatar level
2,613

Excellent

3 years ago.

Quite high Price/Perfomance Ratio

NOR-User
Avatar level
1,772

Good

3 years ago.

Good combined with the 1050ti or 750ti.

BluSharpie
Avatar level
12

Good

2 years ago.

Four years ago this would be nothing to joke about when it went on sale for $110, but now it's starting to show its age. A once budget-midrange processor is now pretty much a G4560

Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Ready to retire
Age: 5 years

Speed Comparisons

vs Intel Core i5-11400F
vs Intel Core i5-11600K
vs Intel Core i7-10700K
vs Intel Core i5-10600K
vs Intel Core i5-10400F
vs Intel Core i7-11700K
vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600
vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

1305 Processors (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list.

See how consistently different CPUs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Processors FAQ
AMD vs Intel: Gaming performance 2012-2021
How does IPC compare between AMD's Ryzen and Intel's Kaby Lake?
What is multi core mixed speed?
What is multi core integer speed?
What is multi core floating point speed?
What is single core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core floating point speed?
What is quad core integer speed?
What is single core floating point speed?
What is single core integer speed?
What is the GeekBench single core score?
What is a CPU?
What is the effective CPU speed index?
What is overclocking?
What is thermal design power (TDP)?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-11400F $180Nvidia RTX 3070 $500Crucial MX500 250GB $49
Intel Core i5-11600K $265Nvidia RTX 3060-Ti $400Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $78
Intel Core i7-10700K $315Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super) $240Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $50
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $38Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $79SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $34Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $73SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 3TB (2016) $85G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $649SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
CPU GPU SSD HDD USB RAM MBD
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback