EPYC 7543P vs i3-2130

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2130
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.29
EPYC 7543P
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
42.14
+3167%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Core i3-2130 by a whopping 3167% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking227356
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1012.57
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency1.8717.65
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$123$2,730

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7543P has 12470% better value for money than i3-2130.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data28
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm+
Die size131 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P 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
SocketFCLGA1155SP3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i3-2130 1.29
EPYC 7543P 42.14
+3167%

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.

i3-2130 2043
EPYC 7543P 66687
+3164%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.29 42.14
Recency 4 September 2011 12 January 2021
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 225 Watt

i3-2130 has 246.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7543P, on the other hand, has a 3166.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7543P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2130 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2130 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7543P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2130 and EPYC 7543P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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