Intel Core i3-2130 vs Intel Core i5-2400

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Intel Core i3-2130 or Intel Core i3-2130 – 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 i3-2130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2400 features 4 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2130 Name Intel Core i5-2400
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 2000
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.4 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2130 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 i5-2400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
10.1 Direct X 10.1
6 Execution units 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
48 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
6 Generation 6
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No JPEG 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.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2130 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 i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1543
1543

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1197
1197

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
811
811

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
569
569