Intel Core i3 4th Gen Desktop Processor (4130/4150/4160/4170/4330/4340/4350/4360/4370) LGA1150 CPU 2.9GHz–3.8GHz Dual Core 4 Thread

The Intel Core i3 4th Generation processor family — built on the Haswell microarchitecture — represents one of the most widely deployed desktop CPU platforms in India. With millions of LGA1150 motherboards still in active use across offices, schools, computer labs, and homes, the i3-41xx and i3-43xx series remains highly relevant for upgrades, repairs, and refurbished system builds. Whether you need a reliable office workstation, a capable home PC for daily computing, or an affordable entry point for light gaming, the 4th Gen Core i3 delivers consistent, dependable performance at a price point that makes genuine Intel hardware accessible to budget-conscious buyers.

The processor family covers nine models — i3-4130, i3-4150, i3-4160, i3-4170, i3-4330, i3-4340, i3-4350, i3-4360, and i3-4370 — with base clock speeds ranging from 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz (base clocks; the 4130 starts at 3.4 GHz, not 2.9 GHz). All models feature 2 physical cores with Intel Hyper-Threading technology that creates 4 logical processing threads — allowing the CPU to efficiently handle multiple simultaneous tasks such as running office applications while streaming video calls. The 41xx series features 3MB Smart Cache while the 43xx series offers 4MB — the larger cache in 43xx models marginally improves performance for data-intensive applications.

For Indian users looking to upgrade an older system, the LGA1150 platform offers exceptional value. If your desktop uses an Intel H81, B85, H87, Z87, H97, or Z97 chipset motherboard, a Core i3 4th Gen processor is a direct drop-in upgrade that requires no new motherboard or RAM purchase. This significantly reduces the cost of bringing an older system back to full working performance. Computer repair technicians, school IT administrators managing labs of older systems, and small business owners running office desktops on tight budgets will find these processors offer the ideal balance of performance and economy.

For entry-level gaming builds, pairing a Core i3-4160 or i3-4170 with a budget dedicated GPU (such as a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 570) creates a capable system for popular online games like CS:GO, Valorant, GTA V at medium settings, and many older game titles. While the i3 4th Gen will show its age in heavily CPU-bound modern titles, it remains a solid performer for competitive 2D-heavy games, strategy titles, and games with low CPU requirements — all at a fraction of the cost of a newer build.

This processor is supplied as an OEM unit — genuine Intel hardware without the retail box packaging. OEM CPUs are standard in system builder markets globally and are identical in performance to retail boxed versions. Each processor sold by WeKart is quality-tested before dispatch. A 1-Year Carry-In Replacement Warranty from WeKart Online Store protects your purchase — note that Intel manufacturer warranty does not apply to OEM processors. Available with free delivery across India, GST invoice, and Cash on Delivery from WeKart Online Store.