Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD A10-7700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 AMD A10-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD A10-7700K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A10-7000
 
 

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 AMD A10-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

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 AMD A10-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7700K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
160 Shaders 384
22 nm Technology 28 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
20 Execution units 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X 12
7.5 Generation 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2015
-- 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.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
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 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
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 AMD A10-7700K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
117 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 1150 Socket FM2+
Haswell S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6379
6379
AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
5765
5765

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4321
4321
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3314
3314

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3013
3013
AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1910
1910

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
349
349
AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
231
231

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
136
136
AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
57
57