i3-4130 vs i9-7980XE

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
19.66
+806%

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core i3-4130 by a whopping 806% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3031873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.900.37
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.863.66
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$120

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7980XE has 684% better value for money than i3-4130.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads364
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache1.125 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache18 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size484 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 4400
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i3-4130.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7980XE 19.66
+806%
i3-4130 2.17

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.

i9-7980XE 30094
+808%
i3-4130 3314

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.

i9-7980XE 1444
+42.1%
i3-4130 1016

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.

i9-7980XE 11254
+468%
i3-4130 1981

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.66 2.17
Recency 30 May 2017 1 September 2013
Physical cores 18 2
Threads 36 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 54 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 806% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 800% more physical cores and 800% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i3-4130, on the other hand, has 205.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4130 in performance tests.


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