Core i3-2130

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-2130

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-2130 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,578 Rank: 1212
Rank Name Score Visual
1208 Pentium G3240 4,580
+0%
1209 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,580
+0%
1210 FX-6300 4,579
+0%
1211 Core M 5Y10 4,578
+0%
1212 Core i3-2130 4,578
1213 Core i5-2500 4,576
+-0%
1214 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,576
+-0%
1215 Athlon II X4 651 4,573
-0.1%
1216 Xeon E3-1235 4,572
-0.1%
1217 Xeon W3580 4,571
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-2130 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,436 Rank: 1362
Rank Name Score Visual
1358 Phenom II N950 4,437
+0%
1359 Core i5-650 4,437
+0%
1360 Core m5-6Y57 4,436
+0%
1361 Celeron J4105 4,436
+0%
1362 Core i3-2130 4,436
1363 Core i7-4650U 4,436
+0%
1364 Core i5-8210Y 4,436
+0%
1365 Athlon X4 860K 4,436
+0%
1366 Pentium B960 4,435
+-0%
1367 Core i5-6300U 4,435
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-2130 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,673 Rank: 1165
Rank Name Score Visual
1161 Core i7-5500U 4,676
+0.1%
1162 Xeon D-1602 4,675
+0%
1163 Athlon X4 880K 4,675
+0%
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
+0%
1165 Core i3-2130 4,673
1166 A6-9500 4,670
-0.1%
1167 Xeon E3-1270 4,670
-0.1%
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
-0.1%
1169 Xeon D-1567 4,664
-0.2%
1170 Core i5 760 4,662
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-2130 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1266
Rank Name Score Visual
1262 Core i5-8210Y 4,535
+0%
1263 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,535
+0%
1264 Celeron G3920 4,534
+0%
1265 Core i5-2560M 4,534
+0%
1266 Core i3-2130 4,534
1267 Pentium G2130 4,534
+0%
1268 Pentium G3220 4,534
+0%
1269 Core i3-3220T 4,534
+0%
1270 Core i5-4310U 4,534
+0%
1271 Phenom II X4 840T 4,534
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-2130 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,520 Rank: 1210
Rank Name Score Visual
1206 Core i3-3220 4,521
+0%
1207 Phenom II X4 910e 4,521
+0%
1208 Core i5-670 4,521
+0%
1209 A8-3820 4,521
+0%
1210 Core i3-2130 4,520
1211 Core i3-2125 4,520
+0%
1212 Core i5-4210M 4,520
+0%
1213 Core i3-4150T 4,520
+0%
1214 Core i5-6260U 4,519
+-0%
1215 Core i5-5257U 4,519
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-2130 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,540 Rank: 1155
Rank Name Score Visual
1151 Core i5-7Y54 4,541
+0%
1152 Core i5-2560M 4,541
+0%
1153 Core i5-4350U 4,541
+0%
1154 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,540
+0%
1155 Core i3-2130 4,540
1156 Core i5-5200U 4,540
+0%
1157 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,540
+0%
1158 Pentium G4560T 4,539
+-0%
1159 Core i7-7Y75 4,539
+-0%
1160 Core i3-3210 4,539
+-0%

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Core i3-2130 Details

Launched in September 2011, the Intel Core i3-2130 is a vintage desktop processor that, while long out of production, remains a notable example of early Sandy Bridge architecture. Built on a 32 nm process and featuring a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, it delivers four logical threads and operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz. Despite its age, the chip maintains a modest footprint of 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its era. With 3 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR3-1333 memory across a dual-channel bus, the Core i3-2130 was designed for mainstream computing tasks and light multimedia use. It supports Intel’s integrated HD Graphics 2000, which runs at 850 MHz with a burst frequency of 1.1 GHz and can drive up to two displays. The processor uses the FCLGA1155 socket and includes a bundled E97379-001 cooler, ensuring plug-and-play compatibility with a range of Z77, H77, and P67 chipsets.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-2130 achieves an Overall Score of 4,578, ranking it #1,211 out of 2,060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4,673 (#1,165) and a Multicore Score of 4,436 (#1,360). These results place it just behind slightly faster models like the Core i5-2310 and ahead of slower variants such as the Core i5-2510E and Pentium B960. In the broader context of modern computing, the Core i3-2130 lags significantly behind today's top-tier CPUs, which can exceed 12,000 in multicore performance. Still, its single-core performance is competitive with some modern low-power designs, reflecting the efficiency of Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture. The processor’s benchmark ranks are most comparable to mid-range mobile and embedded chips from the early 2010s, such as the Core i5-650 and Athlon II X4 635.

The Core i3-2130 supports a wide array of modern technologies for its time, including Intel’s VT-x virtualization, AES-NI encryption, and AVX2 instructions. It also includes Hyper-Threading (SMT), enabling better multitasking and thread-level parallelism. While the processor's 32 nm process and 504 million transistors are outdated by today's standards, its feature set—such as EIST, TXT, and Flex Memory—reflects Intel’s focus on power efficiency and enterprise compatibility. Despite lacking ECC memory support, the chip is well-suited for basic productivity, web browsing, and light content creation.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-2130 is best suited for legacy systems, budget builds, or embedded applications where cost, power efficiency, and compatibility are prioritized over raw performance. Its longevity in the market is a testament to its solid design and broad chipset support, but it is no longer viable for demanding workloads like video editing, gaming, or high-end software development. For users seeking modern performance, even entry-level current-generation CPUs outperform the i3-2130 by a significant margin. Still, for retro computing enthusiasts or systems requiring stable, low-power operation, the Core i3-2130 remains a functional and historically relevant choice.
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Intel Core i3-2130

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-2130
Model Number: i3-2130
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX SMT Flex Memory FMA
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