Core i3-4170 vs Core i3-8350K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8350K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.44
+89.7%

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-4170 by an impressive 90% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12661711
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.612.29
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)no data
Release date5 October 2017 (6 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$168no data
Current price$202 (1.2x MSRP)$72

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-8350K has 101% better value for money than i3-4170.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHzno data
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP--
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 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 UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4400
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.1/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8350K and Core i3-4170.

PCIe version3.0Up 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.

i3-8350K 4.44
+89.7%
i3-4170 2.34

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-4170 by 90% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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%

i3-8350K 6870
+89.5%
i3-4170 3626

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-4170 by 89% in Passmark.

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%

i3-8350K 1459
+32.6%
i3-4170 1100

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-4170 by 33% 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%

i3-8350K 4138
+94.5%
i3-4170 2127

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core i3-4170 by 95% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.44 2.34
Integrated graphics card 3.08 1.35
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 54 Watt

The Core i3-8350K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4170 in performance tests.


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