Intel Core i3-8130U vs Core i7-6650U

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Combined performance score

i7-6650U
2.34
+0.9%

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16691675
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years old)13 February 2018 (6 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$415$281
Current price$625 (1.5x MSRP)$464 (1.7x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data123 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U 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
SocketFCBGA1356FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U. 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, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Smart Response++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Graphics 540Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max video memory32 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1212

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.

i7-6650U 2.34
+0.9%
i3-8130U 2.32

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-6650U 3588
+0.8%
i3-8130U 3561

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-6650U 1000
+0.9%
i3-8130U 991

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-6650U 2058
+11.7%
i3-8130U 1842

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 12% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i7-6650U 5223
i3-8130U 5448
+4.3%

Core i3-8130U outperforms Core i7-6650U by 4% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-6650U 11564
i3-8130U 12157
+5.1%

Core i3-8130U outperforms Core i7-6650U by 5% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

i7-6650U 14.86
i3-8130U 14.3
+3.9%

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 4% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-6650U 4
+0.8%
i3-8130U 4

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-6650U 342
+1.2%
i3-8130U 338

Core i7-6650U outperforms Core i3-8130U by 1% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-6650U 132
i3-8130U 139
+5.3%

Core i3-8130U outperforms Core i7-6650U by 5% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-6650U 1.51
i3-8130U 1.63
+7.9%

Core i3-8130U outperforms Core i7-6650U by 8% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-6650U 2
i3-8130U 2

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.34 2.32
Integrated graphics card 3.05 2.66
Recency 1 September 2015 13 February 2018
Cost $415 $281

We couldn't decide between Core i7-6650U and Core i3-8130U. The differences in performance seem too small.


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