Core i3-1000NG4 vs Core i3-4170

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Aggregated performance score

Core i3-4170
2 cores / 4 threads
2.34

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16901691
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.29no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Ice Lake
Architecture codenameno dataIce Lake-Y
Release dateno data18 March 2020 (4 years ago)
Current price$72 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 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 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data123 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 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
SocketFCLGA1150Intel BGA 1044
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVXno data+
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP--
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 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 i3-1000NG4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s58.3 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 Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno dataYes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 2.34
i3-1000NG4 2.34

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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-4170 3626
+0.2%
i3-1000NG4 3620

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4170 1101
i3-1000NG4 1253
+13.8%

Core i3-1000NG4 outperforms Core i3-4170 by 14% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4170 2128
i3-1000NG4 2218
+4.2%

Core i3-1000NG4 outperforms Core i3-4170 by 4% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Integrated graphics card 1.35
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 9 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-4170 and Core i3-1000NG4.

Note that Core i3-4170 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1000NG4 is a notebook one.


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