Core i3-7320 vs Core i5-4460

The Core i3-7320 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4460 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-7320 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4460 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-7320 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-7320 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4460 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7320 scores 4,831 against the Core i5-4460's 4,915 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i5-4460. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,388 vs 1,104, a 22.8% lead for the Core i3-7320 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-7320 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4460.

The Core i3-7320 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4460 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7320 versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4460 — the Core i3-7320 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-7320 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B250,H270,Z270,Q250,Q270 (Core i3-7320) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4460).

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7320) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4460). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7320) and HD 4600 (Core i5-4460) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7320 targets Mainstream Desktop, Core i5-4460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-7320 rivals Ryzen 3 1300X; Core i5-4460 rivals Core i5-4440.

At launch, the Core i3-7320 was priced at $99, while the Core i5-4460 came in at $182. On launch pricing ($99 vs $182), Core i3-7320 was $83 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-7320 delivers 48.8 pts/$ vs 27.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4460 — making the Core i3-7320 the 57.5% better value option.

Search Core i3-7320 on AmazonSearch Core i5-4460 on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.