Core i3-4160 vs Athlon X4 860K: which is better

Intel Core i3-4160 (desktop, 2014) against AMD Athlon X4 860K (desktop, 2014): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i3-4160 is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,473 vs 3,414).
Core i3-4160 is 30% faster per core.
Core i3-4160 is $58 cheaper ($20 vs $78).
Core i3-4160 gives 297% 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.

Open the full duel

	Core i3-4160	Athlon X4 860K
Overall score	4.8	4.7
PassMark CPU Mark	3,473	3,414
Single-thread rating	1,960	1,513
US price	from $20	from $78
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	Athlon
Release year	2014	2014
Integrated graphics	HD Graphics 4400	none

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