Core i3-4170

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4170

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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 i3-4170 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,976 Rank: 894
Rank Name Score Visual
890 Core i7-6567U 4,981
+0.1%
891 Xeon D-1557 4,979
+0.1%
892 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,978
+0%
893 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,976
+0%
894 Core i3-4170 4,976
895 Pentium G4560 4,975
+-0%
896 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,975
+-0%
897 Core i7-6560U 4,972
-0.1%
898 Core i7-7560U 4,970
-0.1%
899 Core i5-6500T 4,967
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4170 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,603 Rank: 1083
Rank Name Score Visual
1079 Core i5-7440HQ 4,608
+0.1%
1080 Core i7-4870HQ 4,607
+0.1%
1081 Core i7-4600M 4,606
+0.1%
1082 Core i7-5550U 4,605
+0%
1083 Core i3-4170 4,603
1084 Phenom II X4 970 4,603
+0%
1085 Core i3-4360 4,602
+-0%
1086 Core i7-5557U 4,602
+-0%
1087 Intel Pentium P6100 4,601
+-0%
1088 Core i3-7300T 4,601
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4170 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,225 Rank: 791
Rank Name Score Visual
787 Xeon E3-1505M v6 5,226
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,226
+0%
789 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,226
+0%
790 Core i7-4720HQ 5,225
+0%
791 Core i3-4170 5,225
792 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,224
+-0%
793 Core i7 X 000 5,224
+-0%
794 Core i7-8750H 5,223
+-0%
795 Core i7-4558U 5,223
+-0%
796 Core i7-6567U 5,222
-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 i3-4170 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,565 Rank: 1095
Rank Name Score Visual
1091 A8-5500 4,566
+0%
1092 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,565
+0%
1093 Core i3-6098P 4,565
+0%
1094 Core i3-8145U 4,565
+0%
1095 Core i3-4170 4,565
1096 Core i3-4340 4,565
+0%
1097 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,565
+0%
1098 Core i7-7500U 4,564
+-0%
1099 Xeon L5520 4,564
+-0%
1100 PRO A10-9700E 4,564
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4170 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,547 Rank: 1065
Rank Name Score Visual
1061 Athlon X4 870K 4,549
+0%
1062 Core i5-2405S 4,548
+0%
1063 Phenom II X4 B60 4,548
+0%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,547
+0%
1065 Core i3-4170 4,547
1066 Phenom II X4 B55 4,547
+0%
1067 Athlon X4 860K 4,547
+0%
1068 Core i5-7260U 4,546
+-0%
1069 Core i3-4350 4,546
+-0%
1070 Phenom II X4 975 4,546
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4170 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,579 Rank: 1026
Rank Name Score Visual
1022 Xeon L5640 4,580
+0%
1023 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,580
+0%
1024 Core i7-2675QM 4,579
+0%
1025 Core i5-7300U 4,579
+0%
1026 Core i3-4170 4,579
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
+-0%
1031 Core i7-6600U 4,576
-0.1%

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Core i3-4170 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-4170 remains a legacy processor from the Haswell era, representing an entry-level desktop solution designed for budget-conscious users and light computing workloads. Although it has been surpassed by modern architectures in every performance category, its continued relevance lies in its affordability and compatibility with older systems. The i3-4170 is built on Intel's 22 nm process and uses the FCLGA1150 socket, a platform that was widely adopted during the early 2010s and still supports numerous motherboards and DDR3 memory configurations.

At its core, the i3-4170 features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, a design choice that enhances multitasking capabilities despite its modest core count. Base clock speed is set at 3.7 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz, indicating that Intel's dynamic frequency scaling is somewhat limited in this model. The processor supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. This makes it suitable for basic office applications, web browsing, and media playback, but not ideal for memory-intensive tasks such as video editing or gaming.

The integrated HD Graphics 4400 GPU provides a reasonable level of visual performance for its time, with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1.15 GHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of decoding HD video content efficiently. While not powerful enough for modern gaming, it can handle light graphical applications and basic 1080p video playback. The TDP of 54 W ensures reasonable power efficiency for a desktop CPU, though it still generates noticeable heat under sustained load.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4170 achieves an overall score of 4976, placing it at #893 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is stronger, scoring 5225 and ranking #790, which reflects the efficiency of its clock speed and architecture for sequential tasks. However, its multicore score of 4603 places it at #1083, indicating that it struggles to scale effectively with multi-threaded applications. This performance gap highlights a key limitation: while the i3-4170 remains competent for basic computing, it is outpaced by nearly every modern CPU in both single- and multi-core workloads.

When compared to its contemporaries, the i3-4170 sits just below the Core i3-4360 and above the Pentium G4560 in overall performance, suggesting it occupies a middle tier within Intel’s 4th generation lineup. However, even within its own generation, it is significantly outperformed by higher-end models like the Core i7-4870HQ and Core i7-5550U. In today’s market, the i3-4170 is best suited for users upgrading from older systems or building low-cost machines where raw performance is not a priority. For more demanding applications, modern processors offer substantially better value and efficiency.
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Intel Core i3-4170

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4170
Model Number: i3-4170
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1150
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 54 W

Cache Specifications

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
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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