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Intel Core i3-4100M Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-17

The Intel Core i3-4100M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2013. The Intel Core i3-4100M is based on the 4. generation of the Intel Core i3 series and requires a mainboard with the socket PGA 946. The Intel Core i3-4100M scores 586 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,384 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-4100M
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 4000M/4000H (38)
Architecture:	Haswell H
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	4
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i3-4100M clock with 2.50 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 4600, the Intel Core i3-4100M has an build in graphic solution. It has 20 SM processors, which have a total of 160 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 4600
GPU frequency:	0.20 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.15 GHz
Compute units:	20
Shader:	160
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q2/2013

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	7.5
Direct X:	11.1
Technology:	22 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

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:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-4100M supports up to 32 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3-1600	25.6 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 With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i3-4100M has a TDP of 37 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	37 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4100M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	PGA 946
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q4/2013
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-4100M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-4100M 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.


	Intel Core M-5Y51 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	782
	Intel Celeron 6305E 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	769
	Intel Core m3-6Y30 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	769
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	768
	Intel Celeron 6305 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	768
	Intel Core i5-4200U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	767
	Intel Core i5-4250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	767

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 i5-4258U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	1669
	Intel Celeron J6412 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1662
	Intel Core m5-6Y54 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	1648
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1645
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1643
	Intel Core i5-5250U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1621
	AMD Ryzen 3 3250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1588

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 Celeron J6412 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	589
	Intel Core i5-3427U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	589
	Intel Core i7-2715QE 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	587
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	586
	Intel Core i3-7100U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	585
	Intel Core i5-2435M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	584
	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	581

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 i5-4350U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	1389
	Intel Core m3-7Y30 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	1387
	Intel Celeron N4100 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1385
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1384
	Intel Core i5-5250U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1378
	Intel Core i5-8200Y 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1376
	Intel Core i7-3687U 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1376

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 i5-11400H Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU) @ 1.45 GHz	371
	AMD A8-5550M AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz	369
	AMD A8-5557M AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz	369
	Intel Core i3-4100M Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz	368
	Intel Core i7-4722HQ Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz	368
	Intel Core i3-4110M Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz	368
	Intel Core i5-4210M Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz	368

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.


	Intel Core i3-7102E 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	2520
	Intel Core i5-5200U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2509
	Intel Core i5-4300U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	2502
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2500
	Intel Core i5-5250U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2488
	AMD A8-5545M 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2488
	AMD 3020e 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	2482

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-7100U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	103
	Intel Core i5-4260U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	103
	Intel Core i3-5157U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	102
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	99
	Intel Core i5-3437U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	99
	Intel Core i5-4250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	99
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	98

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	258
	Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	254
	Intel Core i5-4360U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	252
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	251
	Intel Core i5-L16G7 5C 5T @ 1.80 GHz	251
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	251
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	251

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,866 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,800 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,508 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,475 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,108 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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