Intel Core i3-4130 vs Intel Core i5-3470S

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Intel Core i3-4130 or Intel Core i3-4130 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-4130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3470S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i3-4130 Name Intel Core i5-3470S
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4130 is 3.4 GHz
The Intel Core i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
None None 3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4130 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
160 Shaders 48
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
11.1 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 6
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
7.5 Generation 7
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4130 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3470S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2012
117 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2455
2455
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2101
2101
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1916
1916

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1273
1273
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
921
921

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
702
702