Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD FX-4170

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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 FX-4170 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4170, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD FX-4170
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
 
 

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 FX-4170 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4170 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
None None 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.4 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 FX-4170 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
160 Shaders --
11.1 Direct X --
Q2/2013 Release date --
7.5 Generation --
20 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
22 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No VP9 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 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 FX-4170 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 120 $
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
7060
7060
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6379
6379

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
4770
4770
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 FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2334
2334

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1413
1413

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
812
812
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
517
517

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

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3.6
3.6
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
3.3
3.3

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

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1.0
1.0