Intel Core i3-8130U vs Intel Pentium 3558U

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Intel Core i3-8130U or Intel Core i3-8130U – 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 i3-8130U 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.
The Intel Pentium 3558U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 3558U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Pentium 3000
8 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8130U Name Intel Pentium 3558U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Pentium 3558U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 3558U is 1.7 GHz
4 Threads 2
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium 3558U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 3558U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
9.5 Generation 7.5
Q3/2016 Release date Q4/2012
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 80
14 nm Technology 22 nm
24 Execution units 10
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
12 Direct X 11.1
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 16.0 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 Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, LPDDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8130U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 3558U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Haswell U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1168
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
281 $ Release price 161 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2168
2168
Intel Pentium 3558U
2C 2T @ 1.7 GHz
561
561

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Pentium 3558U
2C 2T @ 1.7 GHz
318
318

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
326
326
Intel Pentium 3558U
2C 2T @ 1.7 GHz
131
131