Core i3-8130U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-8130U

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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 i3-8130U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,778 Rank: 1039
Rank Name Score Visual
1035 Celeron G4900 4,787
+0.2%
1036 Core i5-7200U 4,784
+0.1%
1037 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,782
+0.1%
1038 Xeon X5667 4,779
+0%
1039 Core i3-8130U 4,778
1040 Core i5-3470T 4,776
+-0%
1041 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,776
+-0%
1042 Core i5-4200H 4,772
-0.1%
1043 Core i7-3615QM 4,771
-0.1%
1044 Core i7-3610QM 4,770
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-8130U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,487 Rank: 1252
Rank Name Score Visual
1248 Pentium G3258 4,488
+0%
1249 Xeon E5440 4,488
+0%
1250 Phenom 9950 4,488
+0%
1251 Core i7-2630QM 4,487
+0%
1252 Core i3-8130U 4,487
1253 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,487
+0%
1254 Xeon E5620 4,487
+0%
1255 Celeron G4900 4,486
+-0%
1256 Core i5-2510E 4,485
+-0%
1257 Core i5-750 4,485
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-8130U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,972 Rank: 955
Rank Name Score Visual
951 Core i7-2700K 4,976
+0.1%
952 Core i5-7200U 4,975
+0.1%
953 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,974
+0%
954 Core i3-3250 4,974
+0%
955 Core i3-8130U 4,972
956 Core i5-8210Y 4,972
+0%
957 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,967
-0.1%
958 Core i5-4200H 4,965
-0.1%
959 Core i5-3470T 4,964
-0.2%
960 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,963
-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 i3-8130U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,558 Rank: 1126
Rank Name Score Visual
1122 Core i7-4600M 4,559
+0%
1123 Core i7-4610M 4,559
+0%
1124 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,559
+0%
1125 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,558
+0%
1126 Core i3-8130U 4,558
1127 Core i3-4150 4,558
+0%
1128 Core i5-4570T 4,558
+0%
1129 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,558
+0%
1130 Xeon L5420 4,558
+0%
1131 Core i3-4360T 4,558
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-8130U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1134
Rank Name Score Visual
1130 A8-7650K 4,535
+0%
1131 Phenom II X4 940 4,535
+0%
1132 Phenom II X4 840T 4,535
+0%
1133 A8-3870K 4,535
+0%
1134 Core i3-8130U 4,534
1135 Core i7-4610M 4,534
+0%
1136 Xeon L5520 4,534
+0%
1137 Xeon E5472 4,534
+0%
1138 Core i7-6650U 4,533
+-0%
1139 Core i3-7100H 4,533
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-8130U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,575 Rank: 1034
Rank Name Score Visual
1030 Core i3-4160 4,577
+0%
1031 Core i7-6600U 4,576
+0%
1032 Xeon W3540 4,576
+0%
1033 Core i7-2630QM 4,575
+0%
1034 Core i3-8130U 4,575
1035 Core i3-7167U 4,575
+0%
1036 Core i7-920 4,575
+0%
1037 Core i7-870 4,575
+0%
1038 Core i7-860 4,575
+0%
1039 Core i7-940 4,575
+0%

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Core i3-8130U Details

Built on Intel's Kaby Lake microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Core i3-8130U is a mobile processor designed for energy-efficient computing. Released in February 2018, it has aged well in its niche, offering a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency that remains relevant for light productivity and multimedia use. As of March 2026, the i3-8130U is no longer a flagship chip, but it still holds its ground in budget and mainstream mobile systems where low power consumption is critical.

The processor features a dual-core, quad-thread design enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. With a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz, it delivers responsive performance under load. The chip includes 4 MiB of L3 cache and supports DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of up to 35.76 GiB/s. Its 15 W TDP and BGA1356 package make it ideal for thin and light laptops.

Integrated into the i3-8130U is Intel’s UHD Graphics 620, featuring 24 execution units that operate at up to 1.0 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is sufficient for everyday graphics, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for high-end gaming or GPU-intensive workloads, it provides a solid foundation for users who rely on integrated graphics.

The Core i3-8130U supports a broad range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel Speed Shift, enhancing performance in multimedia and encryption tasks. It also includes features like Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Intel TXT for robust virtualization and security. Despite being a consumer-grade mobile processor, it includes ECC memory support and Intel’s enhanced speedstep technology, contributing to its versatility.

In benchmark testing, the i3-8130U achieves a single-core score of 4972, ranking it #955 among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4487, placing it #1251 of 2060. Its overall score of 4778 lands it at #1039, indicating strong single-threaded performance but moderate multi-threaded capabilities. While it outperforms many older processors, it falls short of modern mid-range CPUs, particularly in multi-core performance.

In conclusion, the Core i3-8130U is best suited for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption in ultra-portable devices. Its low power consumption and reliable performance make it a solid choice for entry-level and business laptops, though it is increasingly outpaced by newer mobile processors in both single- and multi-core performance.
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Intel Core i3-8130U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-8130U
Family: Core
Series: i3-8000
Model Number: i3-8130U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake U
Socket: BGA1356
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

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: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

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

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 123 mm²
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 TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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