Intel Core i3-4130 vs Intel Core i7-860

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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 Core i7-860 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-860, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4130 Name Intel Core i7-860
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i7 800
 
 

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 Core i7-860 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
None None 3.46 GHz
4 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

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 Core i7-860 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 Core i7-860 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2009
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Lynnfield
22 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1156
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 305 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2101
2101
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1490
1490

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2039
2039
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1782
1782

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1310
1310
Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
921
921

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
462
462