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Core i3-3130M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q2 2014.

Average Bench: 53.8% (696th of 1441)

Based on 405 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3130M CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 53.8% Great: 61%
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3130M averaged 46.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 80.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 62.3Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3130M is 20.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3130M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 167Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 165Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 405 samples)
Rank 69653.8%
Min Avg Max
60.3 Memory 80.4 91.4
32.6 1-Core 62.3 72.2
54.4 2-Core 109 134
53.2% 83.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
94.4 4-Core 160 182
110 8-Core 165 182
21.6% 162 Pts
Min Avg Max
119 64-Core 167 183
10.3% 167 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
52.2% Above average
Memory 79.5
1-Core 64.2
2-Core 105
53% 83 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 148
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 161
10% 161 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 61.3
2-Core 109
52% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 135
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
48.9% Average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 63
2-Core 107
52% 81.8 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 148
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 45.1
2-Core 83.5
44% 67.5 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 134
17% 131 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
43.6% Average
Memory 62.8
1-Core 45.2
2-Core 87.3
41% 65.1 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 158
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
43% Average
Memory 62.3
1-Core 58.5
2-Core 110
46% 76.8 Pts
4-Core 138
8-Core 147
19% 143 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
42.8% Average
Memory 64.4
1-Core 50.4
2-Core 91.2
43% 68.7 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 117
16% 122 Pts
64-Core 129
8% 129 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
42% Average
Memory 57.2
1-Core 65.1
2-Core 111
46% 77.7 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 155
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
39.4% Below average
Memory 55.9
1-Core 53.1
2-Core 96.7
42% 68.6 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 155
18% 143 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,707,118 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
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System: HP Pavilion 17 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i3-3130MIntelBench 54%, 405 samples1x
GPU
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples274x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples159x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples145x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples37x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $48Bench 106%, 237,241 samples29x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples24x
RAM
M471B1G73DB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 44,908 samples45x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 51,191 samples44x
M471B1G73QH0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 40,451 samples34x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3130M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi3-3130M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, FCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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