Intel Core i3-4130 vs Intel Xeon D-1531

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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 Xeon D-1531 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1531, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-4130 Name Intel Xeon D-1531
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

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 Xeon D-1531 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1531 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
2 CPU Cores 6
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking 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 Intel Xeon D-1531 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
160 Shaders --
22 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
20 Execution units --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X --
7.5 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q2/2013 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No VP9 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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 Intel Xeon D-1531 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
117 $ Release price 356 $
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1667
Haswell S Architecture Broadwell
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2015
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4088
4088
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2101
2101

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
898
898