Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-4600M vs Intel Core i3-4160
Intel
Intel Core i7-4600M
Intel Socket G3
2900 MHz
2 cores
Sep 2013
MOBILE
VS
Intel
Intel Core i3-4160
Intel Socket 1150
3600 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2014
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-4600M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160106%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-4600M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160103%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-4600M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160108%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4600M
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4160
- 8% higher multi threaded performance.
- Around 6% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-4160
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TXT | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Haswell | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Haswell | Haswell |
| Release Date | Sep 2013 | Jul 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Intel HD 4400 |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4096 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket G3 | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | 100°C | 72°C |
| Package | FC-PGA946 | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 118mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-4600M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2900 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3600 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 37 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-4600M4032 points
- Intel Core i3-41604032 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-4600M7795 points
- Intel Core i3-41609676 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-4600M6344
- Intel Core i3-41606647
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-4600M3324
- Intel Core i3-41603417
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-4600M6924
- Intel Core i3-41607278
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-4600M3061
- Intel Core i3-41603151
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-4600M132
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)138.46
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-4600M310
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)360
points - higher is better