Core i3-7130U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-7130U

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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 i3-7130U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,747 Rank: 1067
Rank Name Score Visual
1063 Pentium Gold G6405 4,756
+0.2%
1064 Xeon E3-1290 4,750
+0.1%
1065 A10-7890K 4,749
+0%
1066 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,748
+0%
1067 Core i3-7130U 4,747
1068 Core i7-2920XM 4,747
+0%
1069 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,747
+0%
1070 Xeon W-2102 4,742
-0.1%
1071 Xeon E5-2670 4,742
-0.1%
1072 Core i7-4550U 4,739
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-7130U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,517 Rank: 1197
Rank Name Score Visual
1193 Pentium 957 4,520
+0.1%
1194 Xeon W3540 4,520
+0.1%
1195 Pentium Silver N6005 4,519
+0%
1196 Core i5-6360U 4,518
+0%
1197 Core i3-7130U 4,517
1198 Core i3-4130T 4,516
+-0%
1199 Core i3-4130 4,515
+-0%
1200 Phenom II X4 975 4,515
+-0%
1201 Phenom II X4 840 4,514
-0.1%
1202 Xeon W5590 4,513
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-7130U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,900 Rank: 1004
Rank Name Score Visual
1000 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,907
+0.1%
1001 Core i7-6822EQ 4,905
+0.1%
1002 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,901
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,901
+0%
1004 Core i3-7130U 4,900
1005 Core i7-4600U 4,899
+-0%
1006 Core M 5Y51 4,898
+-0%
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
-0.1%
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
-0.1%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
-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 i3-7130U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,541 Rank: 1219
Rank Name Score Visual
1215 Core i5-4200M 4,542
+0%
1216 A10-5750M 4,542
+0%
1217 Celeron J4125 4,542
+0%
1218 Core i3-6100TE 4,541
+0%
1219 Core i3-7130U 4,541
1220 Core i5-5257U 4,541
+0%
1221 Pentium G3420 4,541
+0%
1222 Phenom II X4 955 4,541
+0%
1223 FX-9800P 4,541
+0%
1224 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,541
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-7130U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1228
Rank Name Score Visual
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
+0%
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
+0%
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
+0%
1228 Core i3-7130U 4,517
1229 Core i5-4200M 4,517
+0%
1230 Xeon X5472 4,517
+0%
1231 A6-3650 4,517
+0%
1232 Phenom II X4 905e 4,517
+0%
1233 Phenom II X4 805 4,517
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-7130U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,560 Rank: 1071
Rank Name Score Visual
1067 Core i3-4160T 4,563
+0.1%
1068 Core i3-6100TE 4,561
+0%
1069 Athlon 3000G 4,561
+0%
1070 Pentium Gold G5600 4,560
+0%
1071 Core i3-7130U 4,560
1072 Core i3-6100H 4,560
+0%
1073 Core i7-5600U 4,560
+0%
1074 Core i7-5550U 4,560
+0%
1075 Pentium Gold G5400 4,559
+-0%
1076 Core i5-6200U 4,559
+-0%

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Core i3-7130U Details

With a 15 W TDP and a base clock of 2.7 GHz, the Intel Core i3-7130U is a low-power mobile processor designed for energy-efficient performance in ultrabooks and thin laptops. Built on Intel's Kaby Lake architecture at a 14 nm process, it was released in early 2017, making it a nearly seven-year-old processor as of early 2026. Despite its age, the i3-7130U remains a viable option for basic productivity tasks, web browsing, and light multimedia use in compact devices where thermal and power constraints are critical.

The processor features two physical cores and four threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multiple workloads simultaneously. It includes a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. The integrated HD Graphics 620 GPU supports up to three displays and runs at a base frequency of 300 MHz, boosting to 1.0 GHz when needed, offering basic graphics capabilities for everyday use. Memory support includes LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, and DDR4-2133 at up to 32 GB, with dual-channel bandwidth reaching 31.79 GiB/s.

In terms of performance, the Core i3-7130U scores 4,747 overall in benchmark testing, ranking #1,067 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core score of 4,900 places it at #1,004, while its multicore score of 4,517 ranks it #1,197. Compared to newer chips, it falls well behind modern offerings like the Core Ultra series or Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series, but it holds its own against older mobile and budget processors. It is slightly faster than the Core i3-4130T and slower than the Pentium Silver N6005, highlighting its position in the lower end of the performance spectrum.

The i3-7130U supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including Intel Speed Shift, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Intel VT-x virtualization, making it suitable for lightweight virtualization and multitasking. It also supports AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel Secure Key, enhancing security and encryption performance. While it lacks ECC memory support and has a locked clock multiplier, its power efficiency and integrated graphics make it a practical choice for basic mobile computing.

As of early 2026, the Core i3-7130U is best suited for users who prioritize portability, battery life, and cost over raw performance. It remains relevant in entry-level laptops and refurbished systems where modest processing power suffices. While no longer competitive with modern processors, its low power draw and integrated graphics ensure it still provides acceptable performance for everyday tasks in the right context.
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Intel Core i3-7130U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-7130U
Family: Core
Series: i3-7100
Model Number: i3-7130U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake U
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 142
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 620
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST SST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT SBA
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