i3-2130 vs EPYC 9684X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
78.91
+5833%

EPYC 9684X outperforms Core i3-2130 by a whopping 5833% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking42270
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.10
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.991.87
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756$123

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9684X and i3-2130 have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 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 cores962 (Dual-core)
Threads1924
Base clock speed2.55 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die size12x 72 mm2131 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data73 °C
Number of transistors135,240 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 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 configuration21
SocketSP5FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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.

EPYC 9684X 78.91
+5833%
i3-2130 1.33

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.

EPYC 9684X 120760
+5811%
i3-2130 2043

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 78.91 1.33
Recency 13 June 2023 4 September 2011
Physical cores 96 2
Threads 192 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 5833.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 4700% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

i3-2130, on the other hand, has 515.4% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2130 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2130 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9684X and Core i3-2130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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