Core i3-4160

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4160

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-4160 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,861 Rank: 990
Rank Name Score Visual
986 Xeon Silver 4114 4,865
+0.1%
987 Xeon D-1539 4,865
+0.1%
988 Core i7-4760HQ 4,862
+0%
989 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,861
+0%
990 Core i3-4160 4,861
991 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,860
+-0%
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
-0.1%
993 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,852
-0.2%
994 Core i5-4330M 4,852
-0.2%
995 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,850
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4160 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,586 Rank: 1110
Rank Name Score Visual
1106 Core i5-3330 4,588
+0%
1107 A10-9700E 4,588
+0%
1108 Celeron N3010 4,587
+0%
1109 Core i5-6287U 4,586
+0%
1110 Core i3-4160 4,586
1111 FX-8100 4,586
+0%
1112 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,584
+-0%
1113 Core i3-8109U 4,582
-0.1%
1114 Core i7-6560U 4,582
-0.1%
1115 Core i5-3340 4,581
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4160 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,045 Rank: 912
Rank Name Score Visual
908 Core i5-4430 5,054
+0.2%
909 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 5,050
+0.1%
910 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,049
+0.1%
911 Core i7-3920XM 5,049
+0.1%
912 Core i3-4160 5,045
913 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 5,044
+-0%
914 Core i5-3475S 5,044
+-0%
915 EPYC 7601 5,043
+-0%
916 Core i7-2600K 5,043
+-0%
917 Core i7-4870HQ 5,041
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-4160 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,561 Rank: 1113
Rank Name Score Visual
1109 Xeon E5472 4,562
+0%
1110 A8-5500B 4,562
+0%
1111 Core i3-1000NG4 4,562
+0%
1112 Core i3-7100T 4,561
+0%
1113 Core i3-4160 4,561
1114 A12-9730P 4,561
+0%
1115 A10-9630P 4,561
+0%
1116 Athlon 200GE 4,560
+-0%
1117 Core i5-7300U 4,560
+-0%
1118 Core i5-7287U 4,560
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4160 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,544 Rank: 1080
Rank Name Score Visual
1076 A10-6800K 4,545
+0%
1077 A12-9800E 4,545
+0%
1078 Phenom II X4 B97 4,545
+0%
1079 Core i3-7100T 4,544
+0%
1080 Core i3-4160 4,544
1081 Phenom II X4 B50 4,544
+0%
1082 Phenom II X4 840 4,544
+0%
1083 Core i3-4340 4,543
+-0%
1084 A10-6790K 4,543
+-0%
1085 A8-7670K 4,543
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4160 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,577 Rank: 1030
Rank Name Score Visual
1026 Core i3-4170 4,579
+0%
1027 Core i5-2500S 4,579
+0%
1028 Xeon W3530 4,578
+0%
1029 Xeon E5630 4,578
+0%
1030 Core i3-4160 4,577
1031 Core i7-6600U 4,576
+-0%
1032 Xeon W3540 4,576
+-0%
1033 Core i7-2630QM 4,575
+-0%
1034 Core i3-8130U 4,575
+-0%
1035 Core i3-7167U 4,575
+-0%

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Core i3-4160 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-4160 remains a relic of the early Haswell era, having been released in July 2014. While it is no longer competitive in modern computing, it still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget builds. Positioned within Intel's Core i3 lineup, the i3-4160 is built on the 22 nm Haswell architecture and uses the FCLGA1150 socket, a platform that once supported a wide range of mainstream desktop processors. Its two cores, enhanced with Hyper-Threading to deliver four threads, were designed for light multitasking and general productivity, though its performance is now significantly outpaced by contemporary offerings.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, which is lower than the base frequency—a rare configuration that reflects the limitations of its generation. It features 3 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The TDP of 54 W is modest, indicating efficient power consumption for its time, though it lacks the advanced power management features found in newer architectures. The i3-4160 supports Intel's integrated graphics solution, the HD Graphics 4400, which operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.15 GHz, enabling basic multimedia and light gaming without a discrete GPU.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4160 achieves an overall score of 4861, ranking 989th out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5045 (912th) and a multicore score of 4586 (1109th). These results place it behind many modern low-end and mid-range CPUs, including the Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, yet it still outperforms some older and lower-tier processors like the Xeon Bronze 3106 and Core i5-6260U. The single-core performance is relatively strong for its age, though the multicore score reveals a significant bottleneck, likely due to the two-core design and lack of modern instruction set optimizations.

The i3-4160 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, which enhance performance in compute-heavy tasks. It also includes virtualization features like VT-x and EPT, making it suitable for light virtualization workloads. However, the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a common trait in Intel's lower-tier desktop CPUs. While the processor is outdated by today's standards, it remains a viable option for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback in systems where cost and power efficiency are priorities.

In conclusion, the Core i3-4160 is a product of its time—a capable but now obsolete processor best suited for entry-level desktops or systems where integrated graphics and low power consumption are more important than raw performance. For users seeking modern capabilities, it is advisable to consider more recent processors from Intel or AMD, which offer vastly superior performance and feature sets. However, in the right context, the i3-4160 still serves as a reliable, low-cost solution for basic computing needs.
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Intel Core i3-4160

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4160
Model Number: i3-4160
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 54 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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