Intel Core i3-2130 vs AMD Athlon 200GE

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Intel Core i3-2130 or Intel Core i3-2130 – 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 i3-2130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Athlon 200GE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon 200GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon
2 Generation 5
Intel Core i3-2130 Name AMD Athlon 200GE
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD Athlon 200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD Athlon 200GE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon 200GE is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
None None 3.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2130 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon 200GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon 200GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
6 Execution units 3
6 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
48 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2018
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
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 21.3 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2130 is manufactured using a 32 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 AMD Athlon 200GE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
32 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen+)
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q3/2011 Release date Q3/2018
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
117 $ Release price 55 $