Core i3-4030U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4030U

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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 i3-4030U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,329 Rank: 1486
Rank Name Score Visual
1482 Core i7-620M 4,337
+0.2%
1483 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,336
+0.2%
1484 A4-7300 4,333
+0.1%
1485 Athlon II X2 280 4,330
+0%
1486 Core i3-4030U 4,329
1487 A12-9720P 4,328
+-0%
1488 Phenom 9750 4,328
+-0%
1489 Pentium B970 4,325
-0.1%
1490 Xeon X5472 4,325
-0.1%
1491 Celeron G550 4,323
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4030U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,391 Rank: 1479
Rank Name Score Visual
1475 Core i3-2120 4,392
+0%
1476 Pentium G850 4,392
+0%
1477 A8-3800 4,391
+0%
1478 Phenom II X2 560 4,391
+0%
1479 Core i3-4030U 4,391
1480 A8-6500B 4,391
+0%
1481 Core i3-2310M 4,390
+-0%
1482 Celeron 3965U 4,390
+-0%
1483 Atom C3538 4,390
+-0%
1484 Core i5-2390T 4,390
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4030U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,288 Rank: 1497
Rank Name Score Visual
1493 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,296
+0.2%
1494 Xeon L5638 4,294
+0.1%
1495 Athlon II X2 260 4,289
+0%
1496 Phenom II X4 850 4,288
+0%
1497 Core i3-4030U 4,288
1498 Core i3-540 4,288
+0%
1499 Xeon X5472 4,286
+-0%
1500 A4-5300 4,286
+-0%
1501 Phenom II X2 550 4,284
-0.1%
1502 Pentium E5800 4,283
-0.1%

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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 i3-4030U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,511 Rank: 1454
Rank Name Score Visual
1450 Athlon II X3 455 4,511
+0%
1451 A6-7400K 4,511
+0%
1452 Pentium 2020M 4,511
+0%
1453 A4-6320 4,511
+0%
1454 Core i3-4030U 4,511
1455 Core i5-560M 4,511
+0%
1456 Pentium 3825U 4,511
+0%
1457 Pentium 2030M 4,511
+0%
1458 Pentium G2020T 4,511
+0%
1459 A4-7300 4,511
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4030U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1474
Rank Name Score Visual
1470 Pentium G860 4,477
+0%
1471 Pentium G850 4,477
+0%
1472 Pentium G2010 4,477
+0%
1473 Athlon II X2 270 4,477
+0%
1474 Core i3-4030U 4,477
1475 A8-4500M 4,477
+0%
1476 Atom x5-Z8550 4,477
+0%
1477 Pentium N3700 4,476
+-0%
1478 Core i3-2348M 4,476
+-0%
1479 Pentium G645 4,476
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4030U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1287
Rank Name Score Visual
1283 Core i5-3317U 4,518
+0%
1284 Pentium G3450T 4,518
+0%
1285 FX-7600P 4,517
+0%
1286 Core M-5Y10c 4,517
+0%
1287 Core i3-4030U 4,517
1288 Pentium Silver J5040 4,517
+0%
1289 Core i7-2637M 4,516
+-0%
1290 Athlon II X4 555 4,516
+-0%
1291 Phenom II X4 955 4,516
+-0%
1292 Xeon E5430 4,516
+-0%

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Core i3-4030U Details

For users seeking a low-power, entry-level mobile processor with integrated graphics, the Intel Core i3-4030U offers a modest solution designed for basic productivity tasks and light multimedia use. Released in 2014, this dual-core CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains relevant for niche scenarios such as lightweight office work, web browsing, and educational computing on older systems.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the Core i3-4030U features two cores with four threads, thanks to Hyper-Threading support. It operates at a base frequency of 1.9 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz, allowing for brief performance boosts under load. The processor is packaged in an FCBGA1168 socket, indicating it's designed for ultra-thin laptops and mobile platforms where space and power efficiency are critical.

The Core i3-4030U includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400, which supports up to three displays and can boost to 1.0 GHz during peak workloads. With a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB and support for DDR3L and LPDDR3 at 1333/1600 MHz, it accommodates standard dual-channel memory configurations. The 64-bit architecture ensures compatibility with modern operating systems and software, while the 15 W TDP makes it ideal for passive cooling solutions and long battery life.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4030U achieves an overall score of 4329, ranking #1486 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4288 (#1496) and a multicore score of 4391 (#1477). These results place it just below many modern low-power CPUs but competitive with some older dual-core designs from Intel and AMD. It outperforms processors like the Pentium G850 and Celeron 3965U but trails behind contemporaries such as the Core i5-4210M and Core i7-5500U.

Notable features include support for AES-NI encryption, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic power management. While it lacks ECC memory support, it includes security technologies such as TXT, vPro, and Secure Key, making it suitable for basic enterprise environments.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-4030U is best suited for legacy systems, secondary devices, or embedded applications where performance demands are minimal and energy efficiency is paramount. It remains a viable option for users who prioritize stability and compatibility over raw performance, though it is no longer competitive with modern processors in any mainstream computing scenario.
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Intel Core i3-4030U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4030U
Model Number: i3-4030U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

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