i3-4330 vs i3-4170

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4170
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.28
+3.2%
Core i3-4330
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.21

Core i3-4170 outperforms Core i3-4330 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18201846
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.550.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.003.87
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$171

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-4170 has 57% better value for money than i3-4330.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1211.1/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330.

PCIe versionUp to 3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4170 2.28
+3.2%
i3-4330 2.21

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-4170 3626
+3.3%
i3-4330 3510

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4170 1125
+6.2%
i3-4330 1059

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4170 2167
+4%
i3-4330 2084

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i3-4170 5270
+7.1%
i3-4330 4920

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.28 2.21
Integrated graphics card 1.35 1.84
Recency 1 May 2014 1 September 2013

i3-4170 has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 8 months.

i3-4330, on the other hand, has 36.3% faster integrated GPU.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-4170 and Core i3-4330.


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