i3 4160 vs i3 4170, which one should i get for gaming

[Chanmei1]

so is i3 4160 vs i3 4170 both the same, from reading all the specs all i see different is that i3 4160 has a intel smart cache(whatever) that may mean, Should i just go for the cheaper one, or is there is one clear winner between the two?

 

[Faktion]

Honestly neither. You will be looking for an upgrade way too quickly to justify the price of either of those. You will be better off forking out the extra 50-100 for a i5 depending on which one you pick.

 

[a39232]

well the 100mhz clock speed i3 4170 makes it barely faster. I would go with the an i5-4960 or a i5- 6400 if you are planning on playing multiplayer maps two cores is not going to be enough you need four cores to have smooth gameplay on a multiplayer map like battlefield 4. The extra cores help the cpu keep up with the gpu while the cpu handles the physics.

ALL GAMES COMING OUT WILL ONLY SUPPORT A QUADCORE CPU MINIMUM UNLESS YOU PATCH THEM.

 

[Faktion]

well the 100mhz clock speed i3 4170 makes it barely faster. I would go with the an i5-4960 or a i5- 6400 if you are planning on playing multiplayer maps two cores is not going to be enough you need four cores to have smooth gameplay on a multiplayer map like battlefield 4. The extra cores help the cpu keep up with the gpu while the cpu handles the physics.

ALL GAMES COMING OUT WILL ONLY SUPPORT A QUADCORE CPU MINIMUM UNLESS YOU PATCH THEM.

The 4xxx and 6xxx are both a considerable amount more expensive than the i3. There are cheaper i5 CPUs around that are good but if you can afford it I personally recommend the 4670k if you can get a good deal.


Plus the ability to oc on the future.

 

[Tekmaster]

I think if you are pointing at i3 like me we better get the Skylake i3-6100

 

[Legitgamer1261]

I have a 4160 and trust me you want an i5 with 4 cores no you do not want to be trapped by dual core even if its 3.7 and 4 threads

 

[Legitgamer1261]

I have a 4160 and trust me you want an i5 with 4 cores no you do not want to be trapped by dual core even if its 3.7 and 4 threads

 

[lodders]

i5 ftw.. It is only £40 more. You won't regret it.