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Intel Core i3-2130 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i3-2130 was released in Q3/2011 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1155. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-2130 achieved a result of 685 points (single-core) or 1,543 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i3-2130

At a glance
Name: Intel Core i3-2130
Family: Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group: Intel Core i 2000 (28)
Architecture: Sandy Bridge S
Technology: 32 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 2
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
CPU Cores / Threads: 2 / 4
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 2x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): --
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i3-2130 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-2130 has the Intel HD Graphics 2000 installed, which has 6 streaming multiprocessors (48 shaders).
GPU name: Intel HD Graphics 2000
GPU frequency: 0.85 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.10 GHz
Compute units: 6
Shader: 48
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2011
Max. displays: 2
Generation: 6
Direct X: 10.1
Technology: 32 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 2 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: No
VP9: No
AV1: No
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i3-2130 supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s.
Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory: 32 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth: 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-2130 has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 65 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-2130 is made in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache.
Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1155
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 3.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q3/2011
Release price: 117 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-2130 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
576
Intel Core i5-2320 Intel Core i5-2320
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
572
Intel Core i7-3555LE Intel Core i7-3555LE
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
572
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
569
Intel Xeon X3440 Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
569
Intel Core i7-940 Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
568
Intel Core i5-2310 Intel Core i5-2310
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
565

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-3240 Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1240
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
1233
Intel Core i7-3555LE Intel Core i7-3555LE
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
1214
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1197
Intel Core i3-3225 Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1195
Intel Core i3-3220 Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1195
Intel Pentium G3250 Intel Pentium G3250
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
1180

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-2400 Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
691
Intel Xeon E5-2650L v3 Intel Xeon E5-2650L v3
12C 24T @ 2.50 GHz
688
Intel Core i3-3250 Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
687
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
685
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz
682
Intel Celeron G3900T Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
682
Intel Pentium G3220 Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
682

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4170T Intel Core i3-4170T
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1546
Intel Pentium G3460 Intel Pentium G3460
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
1546
Intel Celeron G5900T Intel Celeron G5900T
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
1545
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1543
Intel Core i3-6100TE Intel Core i3-6100TE
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
1541
Intel Core i3-4130T Intel Core i3-4130T
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
1541
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1534

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-3570 Intel Core i5-3570
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.15 GHz
110
Intel Core i5-3570S Intel Core i5-3570S
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.15 GHz
110
Intel Core i5-3570T Intel Core i5-3570T
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.15 GHz
110
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz
106
Intel Core i3-2115C Intel Core i3-2115C
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz
106
Intel Core i3-2120T Intel Core i3-2120T
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz
106
Intel Core i3-2102 Intel Core i3-2102
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz
106

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Phenom II X2 555 AMD Phenom II X2 555
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
2060
Intel Core i3-3240T Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
2030
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2029
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
2020
AMD Phenom II X4 830 AMD Phenom II X4 830
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
2020
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
2017
Intel Core i3-4330TE Intel Core i3-4330TE
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
2010

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
832
AMD A10-6800K AMD A10-6800K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz
813
Intel Core i3-3220 Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
812
Intel Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
811
AMD Phenom II X6 1065T AMD Phenom II X6 1065T
6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz
806
Intel Celeron G5905 Intel Celeron G5905
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
802
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
798

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,886 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,820 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries




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