i3-8130U vs i5-520UM

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-520UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.58
Core i3-8130U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.28
+293%

Core i3-8130U outperforms Core i5-520UM by a whopping 293% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28121821
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Power efficiency2.9914.12
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)12 February 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$241$281

Detailed specifications

Core i5-520UM 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 speed1.07 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.87 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0OPI
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier822
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81+114 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-520UM 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketBGA1288FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data+
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size8 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 620
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency500 MHz1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-520UM and Core i3-8130U.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i5-520UM 0.58
i3-8130U 2.28
+293%

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.

i5-520UM 908
i3-8130U 3550
+291%

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.

i5-520UM 1943
i3-8130U 5448
+180%

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.

i5-520UM 3778
i3-8130U 12157
+222%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-520UM 1492
i3-8130U 4720
+216%

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.

i5-520UM 35.15
i3-8130U 14.3
+146%

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.

i5-520UM 1
i3-8130U 4
+214%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.58 2.28
Recency 7 January 2010 12 February 2018
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 15 Watt

i3-8130U has a 293.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 20% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-8130U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-520UM in performance tests.


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