Intel Core i3-4130 vs Intel Core2 Duo E7600

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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 Core2 Duo E7600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4130 Name Intel Core2 Duo E7600
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
4 Generation 2
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E7600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7600 is 3.06 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.06 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E7600 does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date --
20 Execution units --
11.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7.5 Generation --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

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 VP8 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E7600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2009
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
117 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

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