Difference between Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7

Core-i3: Core-i5: Core-i7:

- 2 Cores - 2-4 Cores - 2-8 Cores
- Hyperthreading - Improved onboard graphics - More cache
- Smaller Cache - Turbo Boost - Faster turbo boost
- Use Less Power - Better onboard graphics
- Worse than i5
- Less $$$
 Core i3 Processors
Intel Core i3-4160T
Intel Core i3-4360T
Intel Core i3-4350T
 Intel Core i3-4160T
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 117$ = 107
- Intel Smart Cache: 3072KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 2
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.1 GHz
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 35W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.4C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i3-4360T
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 138$ = 127
- Intel Smart Cache: 4096KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 2
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.2 GHz
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 35W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.4C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i3-4350T
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 138$ = 127
- Intel Smart Cache: 4096KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 2
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.1 GHz
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 35W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.4C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
Intel Core i5 Processors
Intel Core i5-4430S
Intel Core i5-4590S
Intel Core i5-4670K
Intel Core i5-4690K
 Intel Core i5-4430S
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 182$ = 167
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz (Boost: 3.2 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 65W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 71.35C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i5-4590S
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 202$ = 186
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.0 GHz (Boost: 3.7 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 65W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 72.72C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i5-4670K
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 243$ = 224
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.4 GHz (Boost: 3.8 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 84W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 72.72C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i5-4690K
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 243$ = 224
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Base Frequency: 3.5 GHz (Boost: 3.9 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 88W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 71.35C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
Intel Core i7 Processors
Intel Core i7-4765T
Intel Core i7-4785T
Intel Core i7-4790S
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i7-5060X
 Intel Core i7-4765T
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 303$ = 279
- Intel Smart Cache: 8196KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 8
- Base Frequency: 2.0 GHz (Boost: 3.0 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 35W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.35C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i7-4785T
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 303$ = 279
- Intel Smart Cache: 8196KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 8
- Base Frequency: 2.2 GHz (Boost: 3.2 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 35W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.35C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i7-4790S
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 312$ = 290
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 8
- Base Frequency: 3.2 GHz (Boost: 4.0 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 65W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 71.35C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i7-4790K
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 350$ = 325
- Intel Smart Cache: 6144KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 8
- Base Frequency: 4.0 GHz (Boost: 4.4 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 88W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 32GB
- Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 74.04C
- Sockets Supported: FCLGA1150
 Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition
Speceifications:
Essentials: Price: 1060$ = 986
- Intel Smart Cache: 20.480KB-L3
- Instrucion set: 64-bit
- Lithography: 22nm
Performance:
- Cores: 8
- Threads: 16
- Base Frequency: 3.0 GHz (Boost: 3.5 GHz)
- TDP(Thermal Design Power): 140W
Memory Specs:
- Max Memory Size: 64GB
- Memory Types: DDR4 1333/1600/2133
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 68 GB/s
Package Specs:
- Max CPU Configuration: 1
- Tcase: 66.8C
- Sockets Supported: LGA2011-v3
 Conclusion
Which one is for you?

For Starter Gamers and Business:

- Intel Core i3 4160T (107)
For Average Gamers:
- Intel Core i5-4690K (224)
For High End Gamers and Enthusiasts:
- Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition (986)
9.3.2016 By: WinterR