Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD A6-5400B

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 AMD A6-5400B features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-5400B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD A6-5400B
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A6-5000
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

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 A6-5400B has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5400B is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

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 A6-5400B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5400B uses the AMD Radeon HD 7540D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
20 Execution units 3
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 4
11.1 Direct X 11
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 A6-5400B is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2012
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
Haswell S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6379
6379
AMD A6-5400B
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2998
2998

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3314
3314
AMD A6-5400B
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1906
1906

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3013
3013
AMD A6-5400B
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1957
1957

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782
AMD A6-5400B
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
689
689

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
812
812
AMD A6-5400B
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
431
431