Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Core i3-4130

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-2100 or Intel Core i3-2100 – 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 i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
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.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Intel Core i3-4130
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
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
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
48 Shaders 160
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 20
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
10.1 Direct X 11.1
6 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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 AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 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 i3-4130 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
120 $ Release price 117 $
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1150
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Haswell S
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2101
2101
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
515
515

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
349
349
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
263
263