Intel Core i3-7100 VS Intel Core i5-4670K
intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock51W
TDPIntel Core i3-7100
VS
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock84W
TDPIntel Core i5-4670K
Intel Core i3-7100
2/4 Cores 3.9GHz N/A Jan 2017
Intel Core i3-7100
N/A • Jan 2017
VS
Intel Core i5-4670K
$ • Jun 2013
Intel Core i5-4670K
4/4 Cores 3.4GHz Jun 2013
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-7100 | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 3.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 39 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 51 W | 84 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 630 | Intel HD 4600 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Kaby Lake) | Core i5 (Haswell) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 22nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1150 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 177 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3 |
| Transistors | N/A | 1400 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1071 (+23%)
Intel Core i3-7100
869
Intel Core i5-4670K
Multi Core Performance
2824
Intel Core i3-7100
3310 (+17%)
Intel Core i5-4670K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1292
Intel Core i3-7100
1325 (+3%)
Intel Core i5-4670K
Multi Core Performance
2460
Intel Core i3-7100
3552 (+44%)
Intel Core i5-4670K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
4340
Intel Core i3-7100
5563 (+28%)
Intel Core i5-4670K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
34.21 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
47.71 FPS (+39%)
Intel Core i5-4670K
Comparison in Games (95 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i5-4670K (+32%)
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i5-4670K (+32%)
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i5-4670K (+32%)
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+22%)
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+22%)
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+22%)
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100 (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+30%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+30%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+30%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+12%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+12%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-4670K (+12%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i5-4670K (+14%)
MAX 42 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i5-4670K (+14%)
MAX 42 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 94 benchmarks across 81 games
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Intel Core i3-7100
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Intel Core i5-4670K
Intel Core i3-7100
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.9GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
83
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i5-4670K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.4GHz
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0
Avg FPS
88
Min FPS
0%
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