Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD Athlon II X2 260

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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 Athlon II X2 260 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 260, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD Athlon II X2 260
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
 
 

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 Athlon II X2 260 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 260 is 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Athlon II X2 260 does not have integrated graphics.
20 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
22 nm Technology --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
160 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Athlon II X2 260 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price --
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2010
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Haswell S Architecture Propus
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

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