Phenom II X4 910e vs i3-2130

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2130
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.29
Phenom II X4 910e
2010
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.34
+3.9%

Phenom II X4 910e outperforms Core i3-2130 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22902259
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.160.14
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.881.95
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)25 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$123$157

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-2130 has 14% better value for money than Phenom II X4 910e.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size131 mm2258 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
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 Phenom II X4 910e 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 Phenom II X4 910e are enumerated here.

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 Phenom II X4 910e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
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 Phenom II X4 910e integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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
Phenom II X4 910e 1.34
+3.9%

  • Passmark

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 2044
Phenom II X4 910e 2131
+4.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.29 1.34
Recency 4 September 2011 25 January 2010
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm

i3-2130 has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom II X4 910e, on the other hand, has a 3.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2130 and Phenom II X4 910e, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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