Intel Atom C2730 vs Intel Core i3-4130T

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Intel Atom C2730 or Intel Atom C2730 – 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 Atom C2730 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2730, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4130T 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 i3-4130T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
3 Generation 4
Intel Atom C2730 Name Intel Core i3-4130T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C2000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2730 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2730 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4130T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4130T is 2.9 GHz
8x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2730 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4130T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4130T 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.
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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.
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2730 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4130T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
BGA 1283 Socket LGA 1150
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
130 $ Release price 117 $
Avoton Architecture Haswell S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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