Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-5600U vs Intel Core i3-4160
Intel
Intel Core i7-5600U
2600 MHz
2 cores
unknown
MOBILE
VS
Intel
Intel Core i3-4160
Intel Socket 1150
3600 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2014
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-5600U100%
- Intel Core i3-4160113%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-5600U100%
- Intel Core i3-4160109%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-5600U100%
- Intel Core i3-4160117%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-5600U
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4160
- 9% higher single threaded performance.
- 17% higher multi threaded performance.
- Around 13% 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 i7-5600U | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| 64-bit | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| Smart Cache | | |
| ADX | | |
| RDSEED | | |
| PREFETCHW | | |
| HTT | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-5600U | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Broadwell | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Broadwell-U | Haswell |
| Release Date | unknown | Jul 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-5600U | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5500 | Intel HD 4400 |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-5600U | 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 i7-5600U | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Socket | | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | 105°C | 72°C |
| Package | | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | unknown | 177mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-5600U | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2600 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3200 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 15 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-5600U3584 points
- Intel Core i3-41604032 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-5600U6988 points
- Intel Core i3-41609676 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-5600U5657
- Intel Core i3-41606647
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-5600U3208
- Intel Core i3-41603417
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-5600U6445
- Intel Core i3-41607278
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-5600U2760
- Intel Core i3-41603151
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-5600U130
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)138.46
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-5600U297
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)360
points - higher is better