IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3098 and a single-thread rating of 1726. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark3,098
245 samples
Single Thread1,726
Overall rank#3,197
of 6,054
Reference price$59.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.1Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3098 and a single-thread rating of 1726. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 3,098 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,098 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,726 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1150. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR3-1333. The 35 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 3,098 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz?

Start with LGA1150 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD A8-8650AMD3,103 points
03Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHzThis CPU3,098 points
04Intel Core i7-940 @ 2.93GHzIntel3,090 points
05AMD A10-6800B APUAMD3,086 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHzThis CPU1,726 points
03AMD A10-6800B APUAMD1,625 points
04AMD A8-8650AMD1,508 points
05Intel Core i7-940 @ 2.93GHzIntel1,328 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Core i3-4160T @ 3.10GHzThis CPU88.5 Mark/W
03AMD A8-8650AMD47.7 Mark/W
04AMD A10-6800B APUAMD30.9 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-940 @ 2.93GHzIntel23.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
45,025.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
848.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,881.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
14.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,340.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,537.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
254.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,054.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2014
SocketLGA1150
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speedDDR3-1333
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB