Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD A8-6600K

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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 A8-6600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6600K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A8-6000
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD A8-6600K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 A8-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6600K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
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 A8-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6600K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8570D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
7.5 Generation 5
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 4
160 Shaders 256
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8570D
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 100 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 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 A8-6600K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price 85 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6379
6379
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
6038
6038

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3314
3314
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2959
2959

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3013
3013
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2107
2107

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1461
1461

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
921
921
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
771
771

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
812
812
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
537
537

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
349
349
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
306
306

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
136
136
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
94
94

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3.6
3.6
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3.4
3.4