Core i3-4030U Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.