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 Family AMD Phenom II
Intel Core i3-4130 Name AMD Phenom II X4 920
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

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
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
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.
-- 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 No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR2-1066
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
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 Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
LGA 1150 Socket AM2+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price --
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2009
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Deneb (K10)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 45 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
 
 

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