Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD Phenom II X4 920

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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 Phenom II X4 920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 920, you'll need a motherboard with a AM2+ socket.
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD Phenom II X4 920
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

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 Phenom II X4 920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 920 is 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
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 Phenom II X4 920 does not have integrated graphics.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
7.5 Generation --
11.1 Direct X --
Q2/2013 Release date --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
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 125 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 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 Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket AM2+
117 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Haswell S Architecture Deneb (K10)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2009
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6379
6379
AMD Phenom II X4 920
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
5236
5236

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3013
3013
AMD Phenom II X4 920
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1495
1495

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
349
349
AMD Phenom II X4 920
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
284
284