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Core i3-4100U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.80 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 48.9% (813th of 1426)

Based on 11 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00040651 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4100U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 48.9% Great: 53%
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Desktop 53%
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Workstation 33%
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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-4100U averaged 51.1% 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 77.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 46.3Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-4100U is just 13%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-4100U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 124Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 122Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 11 samples)
Rank 81348.9%
Min Avg Max
61.5 Memory 77.4 86.2
27.3 1-Core 46.3 52.6
67.3 2-Core 84.5 100
45.9% 69.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
63.3 4-Core 121 141
85.5 8-Core 122 141
16.2% 122 Pts
Min Avg Max
51.3 64-Core 124 145
7.7% 124 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
54.3% Above average
Memory 86.2
1-Core 47.1
2-Core 94.5
50% 75.9 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 140
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
53.2% Above average
Memory 82.7
1-Core 47.6
2-Core 100
50% 76.8 Pts
4-Core 141
8-Core 141
19% 141 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 51.3
2-Core 91.1
50% 75.2 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 133
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
52.6% Above average
Memory 82.2
1-Core 47.9
2-Core 81.2
48% 70.4 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 138
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 138
8% 138 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
50.8% Above average
Memory 83.2
1-Core 48.9
2-Core 81.2
48% 71.1 Pts
4-Core 110
8-Core 115
15% 112 Pts
64-Core 125
8% 125 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
49.2% Average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 52.6
2-Core 90.4
48% 73.7 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 109
16% 117 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz
47.3% Average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 27.3
2-Core 67.3
38% 55.4 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 139
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
45.7% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 51.8
2-Core 93.6
46% 71.9 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 111
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
39.9% Below average
Memory 68.8
1-Core 39.7
2-Core 68.6
40% 59 Pts
4-Core 63.3
8-Core 85.5
9% 74.4 Pts
64-Core 51.3
3% 51.3 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-4100U Processor (3M Cache, 1.80 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi3-4100U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed1.80 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceNo
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

I/O

USB Revision3.0
# of USB Ports4
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports4
Integrated LANNo
Integrated IDENo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports4

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12
PCI SupportNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

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)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
Matrix Storage TechNo
ME Firmware Version9.5

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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