Core i3-4160T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4160T

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

4,701 Rank: 1104
Rank Name Score Visual
1100 Xeon X5660 4,704
+0.1%
1101 Pentium G3450 4,704
+0.1%
1102 Core m3-8100Y 4,703
+0%
1103 Core i7-6500U 4,702
+0%
1104 Core i3-4160T 4,701
1105 Xeon X3470 4,699
+-0%
1106 Core i5-6442EQ 4,696
-0.1%
1107 Core i5-2400 4,695
-0.1%
1108 Xeon E3-1280 4,695
-0.1%
1109 Core i5-3380M 4,694
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,498 Rank: 1229
Rank Name Score Visual
1225 Core i7-7Y75 4,499
+0%
1226 Xeon E3-1220 4,499
+0%
1227 Core i5-7200U 4,498
+0%
1228 Core i3-4360T 4,498
+0%
1229 Core i3-4160T 4,498
1230 Core i5-3335S 4,498
+0%
1231 Core i7-965 4,498
+0%
1232 FX-4320 4,498
+0%
1233 Core i7-2610UE 4,497
+-0%
1234 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,496
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,836 Rank: 1051
Rank Name Score Visual
1047 FX-4300 4,841
+0.1%
1048 Core i5-3350P 4,838
+0%
1049 Core i7-3610QM 4,837
+0%
1050 Pentium G3420 4,837
+0%
1051 Core i3-4160T 4,836
1052 Core i3-3240 4,835
+-0%
1053 Xeon E5-2628L v4 4,833
-0.1%
1054 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,830
-0.1%
1055 Core i7-3635QM 4,828
-0.2%
1056 Core i7-2960XM 4,827
-0.2%

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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 i3-4160T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,550 Rank: 1170
Rank Name Score Visual
1166 Athlon X4 730 4,551
+0%
1167 Core i7-5650U 4,550
+0%
1168 Core i7-3540M 4,550
+0%
1169 Xeon E5420 4,550
+0%
1170 Core i3-4160T 4,550
1171 Core i7-6500U 4,549
+-0%
1172 Core i5-7200U 4,549
+-0%
1173 Core i3-7167U 4,549
+-0%
1174 Pentium G3430 4,549
+-0%
1175 Phenom II X4 970 4,549
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,527 Rank: 1177
Rank Name Score Visual
1173 Phenom II X4 925 4,528
+0%
1174 Core i5-760 4,528
+0%
1175 Core i5-3360M 4,527
+0%
1176 Xeon E5430 4,527
+0%
1177 Core i3-4160T 4,527
1178 PRO A10-8770E 4,527
+0%
1179 Celeron J4105 4,526
+-0%
1180 Core i5-4200H 4,526
+-0%
1181 Phenom II X4 920 4,526
+-0%
1182 Athlon II X4 630 4,526
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,563 Rank: 1067
Rank Name Score Visual
1063 Core i7-4600M 4,565
+0%
1064 Xeon X3440 4,565
+0%
1065 Pentium G4620 4,564
+0%
1066 Core i3-4330T 4,564
+0%
1067 Core i3-4160T 4,563
1068 Core i3-6100TE 4,561
+-0%
1069 Athlon 3000G 4,561
+-0%
1070 Pentium Gold G5600 4,560
-0.1%
1071 Core i3-7130U 4,560
-0.1%
1072 Core i3-6100H 4,560
-0.1%

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Core i3-4160T Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-4160T remains a relic from the Haswell era, having been launched in July 2014. While it was once a budget-friendly option for mainstream desktop users, its performance now places it firmly in the lower tier of modern computing, with a TDP of just 35 W making it one of the most power-efficient processors in its class. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 2.861 MiB L3 cache, the i3-4160T is a two-core, four-thread CPU with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory and uses the Socket 1150 interface, which was standard for Intel's desktop platforms during that period.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4160T achieves an Overall Score of 4701, placing it at #1104 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4836 ranks it at #1051, indicating relatively strong performance in single-threaded tasks, though this is largely due to its high clock speed relative to its age. The Multicore Score of 4498, ranked #1227, reveals a more modest performance in multi-threaded workloads, a limitation stemming from its dual-core design. The processor's performance is competitive with some older Intel and AMD chips, such as the Core i7-2610UE and Pentium J4205, but it trails behind modern mainstream CPUs in every category.

The i3-4160T includes Intel's integrated HD 4400 graphics, which, while outdated by today's standards, can still handle basic display output and light multimedia tasks. It supports up to three displays and offers modest performance for non-gaming applications. The processor also includes support for key Intel technologies such as AVX2, FMA3, and VT-x, enabling efficient handling of modern software, virtualization, and multimedia workloads. Despite its age, the inclusion of AVX2 is notable, as it provides a performance edge over earlier generations that only supported AVX.

Given its low power consumption and modest performance, the Core i3-4160T is best suited for lightweight desktop applications, office productivity, and media playback. It is not appropriate for modern gaming, content creation, or heavy multitasking. In a world dominated by high-core-count processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, the i3-4160T serves as a reminder of how far consumer computing has advanced. For users maintaining legacy systems or seeking a low-power, entry-level solution, it remains a viable option—but only as a stopgap until a more capable upgrade is feasible.
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Intel Core i3-4160T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4160T
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: Socket 1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 CLMUL EIST VT-x TSX
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