Intel Core i3-7130U vs Intel Core i3-8130U

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Intel Core i3-7130U or Intel Core i3-7130U – 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 i3-7130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i3-7130U Name Intel Core i3-8130U
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
7 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7130U is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core i3-8130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8130U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.8 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7130U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8130U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2016
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 34.1 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
7.5 W TDP down 10 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7130U is manufactured using a 14 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 i3-8130U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2017 Release date Q1/2018
281 $ Release price 281 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
7070
7070
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
6085
6085

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3600
3600
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2989
2989

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2168
2168
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1778
1778

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1772
1772
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1477
1477

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
924
924

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
326
326
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
285
285