i5-4460S vs i3-4170

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4170
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.37
Core i5-4460S
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.99
+26.2%

Core i5-4460S outperforms Core i3-4170 by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18021654
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.470.50
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.004.19
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)11 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$182

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4460S has 6% better value for money than i3-4170.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.4 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)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S 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 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S. 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)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S 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 i5-4460S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
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
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S 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 i5-4460S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4460S.

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 2.37
i5-4460S 2.99
+26.2%

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
i5-4460S 4583
+26.4%

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 1124
+8%
i5-4460S 1041

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 2166
i5-4460S 2817
+30.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.37 2.99
Integrated graphics card 1.35 1.84
Physical cores 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 65 Watt

i3-4170 has 20.4% lower power consumption.

i5-4460S, on the other hand, has a 26.2% higher aggregate performance score, 36.3% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores.

The Core i5-4460S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4170 in performance tests.


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