Core i3-4130

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4130

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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 i3-4130 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,820 Rank: 1011
Rank Name Score Visual
1007 Pentium G4400T 4,834
+0.3%
1008 Core i7-6822EQ 4,827
+0.1%
1009 Core i7-4710HQ 4,826
+0.1%
1010 Core i5-6400T 4,824
+0.1%
1011 Core i3-4130 4,820
1012 Core i5-3450S 4,818
+-0%
1013 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,815
-0.1%
1014 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,815
-0.1%
1015 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,813
-0.1%
1016 Core i3-6157U 4,813
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4130 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,515 Rank: 1199
Rank Name Score Visual
1195 Pentium Silver N6005 4,519
+0.1%
1196 Core i5-6360U 4,518
+0.1%
1197 Core i3-7130U 4,517
+0%
1198 Core i3-4130T 4,516
+0%
1199 Core i3-4130 4,515
1200 Phenom II X4 975 4,515
+0%
1201 Phenom II X4 840 4,514
+-0%
1202 Xeon W5590 4,513
+-0%
1203 Core i7-2655LE 4,512
-0.1%
1204 Phenom II X4 850 4,512
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4130 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,023 Rank: 930
Rank Name Score Visual
926 Xeon E3-1271 v3 5,027
+0.1%
927 Core i7-4800MQ 5,027
+0.1%
928 Core i3-9100TE 5,026
+0.1%
929 Core i5-3470 5,023
+0%
930 Core i3-4130 5,023
931 Core i7-3840QM 5,021
+-0%
932 Core i7-4750HQ 5,018
-0.1%
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
-0.1%
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
-0.2%
935 Core i5-4440 5,012
-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 i3-4130 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1137
Rank Name Score Visual
1133 Core i3-6100T 4,557
+0%
1134 Core i7-920XM 4,557
+0%
1135 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,556
+0%
1136 Core i3-7100H 4,556
+0%
1137 Core i3-4130 4,556
1138 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,556
+0%
1139 Xeon E5462 4,556
+0%
1140 Core i5-4330M 4,556
+0%
1141 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,555
+-0%
1142 Pentium G4600T 4,555
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4130 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,537 Rank: 1122
Rank Name Score Visual
1118 A10-7800 4,538
+0%
1119 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,538
+0%
1120 Phenom II X4 B95 4,538
+0%
1121 Core i7-7600U 4,537
+0%
1122 Core i3-4130 4,537
1123 A10-7700K 4,537
+0%
1124 A8-7600 4,537
+0%
1125 A8-7500 4,537
+0%
1126 Phenom II X4 945 4,537
+0%
1127 A8-3850 4,536
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4130 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,572 Rank: 1046
Rank Name Score Visual
1042 Xeon E5620 4,574
+0%
1043 Core i7-2635QM 4,573
+0%
1044 Core i5-2400S 4,573
+0%
1045 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,573
+0%
1046 Core i3-4130 4,572
1047 Xeon W3520 4,572
+0%
1048 Core i7-6500U 4,571
+-0%
1049 Core i7-6498DU 4,571
+-0%
1050 Core i5-7200U 4,571
+-0%
1051 Xeon E5530 4,571
+-0%

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Core i3-4130 Details

The Intel Core i3-4130, released in September 2013, represents a mid-tier desktop processor from Intel's Haswell generation, designed for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance without the premium price tag. As of early 2026, this processor is over a decade old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware, though it remains relevant in niche scenarios such as light office work, media playback, and entry-level computing. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 65 W TDP, the Core i3-4130 strikes a balance between power efficiency and performance, making it suitable for systems where thermal constraints are a concern. Its FCLGA1150 socket and dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory support place it within the era of early 4th-generation Core processors, a period marked by significant improvements in power efficiency and integrated graphics. Despite its age, the chip continues to serve as a reference point for understanding the evolution of Intel's desktop offerings.

The Core i3-4130 features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, effectively providing four threads, which allows it to handle basic multitasking more efficiently than its non-SMT predecessors. With a base frequency of 3.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.46 GHz, the processor operates at a consistent pace across a range of workloads. It includes 3 MB of L3 cache and supports Intel’s AVX2 instruction set, enabling enhanced performance in calculation-heavy applications such as video encoding and scientific simulations. The integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics deliver modest performance, capable of driving three displays and handling light gaming and multimedia tasks. With a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, the processor supports modern memory standards of its time, though it lacks the bandwidth and capacity of contemporary systems.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4130 achieves an overall score of 4820, ranking it #1011 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core performance, measured at 5023, places it at #929, indicating that it remains competitive in applications where single-threaded performance is critical. The multicore score of 4515, ranking #1199, reflects its modest ability to scale across multiple threads, a limitation given its two physical cores. While it is outperformed by many modern CPUs, it holds its own against other Haswell-era processors such as the Core i3-4130T and Pentium Silver N6005. However, it falls behind more powerful offerings like the Core i7-4800MQ and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. The processor's performance in data processing and physics compute tasks is also in line with its peers, scoring 4537 and 4572 respectively, demonstrating its general-purpose utility.

Notable features include support for Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and EPT, which improve virtual machine efficiency, and hardware encryption via AES-NI instructions. The processor also supports Intel’s SpeedStep and TXT technologies, enhancing power management and security. Despite being an older design, the Core i3-4130 remains a viable option for users needing a stable, low-power solution for basic computing needs. Its longevity in the market speaks to its reliability and the broad support for its architecture. While it is no longer suitable for modern gaming or intensive workloads, it continues to find use in legacy systems and embedded applications where cost and power efficiency outweigh raw performance.
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Intel Core i3-4130

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4130
Model Number: i3-4130
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 54 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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