Comparison between i3-4160 and amd860k

about Intel Core i3 4160 processors

i3-4160 default Frequency 3.6Ghz, based on dual-core four thread, with 3M three cache, single core optimization, is a middle-end desktop CPU, performance on the main game play basic enough, boxed price of 760 yuan.

　　About AMD Fast Dragon II 860K processor

AMD 860K is the AMD platform in the second half of 2014 launched the new Speed Dragon four core processor, shielding the core graphics card, the original four core four threads, the use of frequency-locked design, support overclocking. The default frequency 3.7Ghz, with 2M two level cache, based on the latest fm2+ slots, the performance trend towards the four core mainstream, can meet the majority of the public game entertainment needs, the boxed price of 420 yuan.

i3 4160 and 860k which is good? From the performance, we can see through the following desktop CPU ladder is a clear view of the gap between the overall performance.

Desktop CPU Ladder diagram

From the latest desktop CPU ladder diagram, we can see that the AMD 860K comprehensive performance positioning of the mainstream of the middle-end level, while the i3 4160 processor positioning mainstream bias, comprehensive performance is much better than 860K, close to the old version of the i5-3330 four core processor level, performance is not thick.

How do i3-4160 and amd860k choose when they are installed? Consider a few questions.

I3 4160 processor is more expensive than AMD 860K more than 300 yuan, nearly one times faster, a penny a penny, first comprehensive can, i3 4160 must be stronger (dual core four threads);

AMD four core processor is a cost-effective advantage, low-cost native quad core Four threads, the general mainstream game can be run smoothly.

About which is better? In general, it must be a more expensive Intel platform, the single core optimization effect, Office software, PS and other software, if the single core efficiency, experience natural better.

AMD Fast Dragon platform is mainly primary four nuclear and low-cost advantages, if it is a general network game users, the original multiple core in the game to occupy a number of advantages, and sufficient performance, suitable for the value-oriented game players, if often need PS and running some of the larger Office software, Intel platform is preferred.