Pentium G3420T vs i3-4130

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4130
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.09
+74.2%
Pentium G3420T
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.20

Core i3-4130 outperforms Pentium G3420T by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18912347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.450.11
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.663.24
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-4130 has 309% better value for money than Pentium G3420T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory2 GB1.7 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz1920x1080@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1211.1/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4130 and Pentium G3420T.

PCIe versionUp to 3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4130 2.09
+74.2%
Pentium G3420T 1.20

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-4130 3318
+73.5%
Pentium G3420T 1912

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 1.20
Integrated graphics card 1.35 0.77
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 35 Watt

i3-4130 has a 74.2% higher aggregate performance score, 75.3% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more threads.

Pentium G3420T, on the other hand, has 54.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4130 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G3420T in performance tests.


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