Core i3-4160 vs A10-7850K: which is better
Intel Core i3-4160 (desktop, 2014) against AMD A10-7850K (desktop, 2014): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i3-4160 is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,473 vs 3,389).
- Core i3-4160 is 31% faster per core.
- Core i3-4160 is $108 cheaper ($20 vs $128).
- Core i3-4160 gives 556% more performance per dollar.
- Core i3-4160 has a lower TDP: 54 W vs 95 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1150 and FM2+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i3-4160 | A10-7850K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 3,473 | 3,389 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,960 | 1,492 |
| US price | from $20 | from $128 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.6 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | none |
| TDP | 54 W | 95 W |
| Max power | 54 W | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2+ |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 28 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Haswell | Steamroller |
| Series | 4th Gen Core | A-series |
| Release year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 4400 | Radeon R7 |