Intel Core i3-4130 vs Intel Core i5-3470S

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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 Intel Core i5-3470S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
Intel Core i3-4130 Name Intel Core i5-3470S
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 Intel Core i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
None None 3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
7.5 Generation 7
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 6
160 Shaders 48
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
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 65 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i5-3470S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2012
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2455
2455
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2101
2101
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1916
1916

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1273
1273
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
921
921

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
702
702