AMD Ryzen 7 3700U vs Intel Core i3-4130T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U wins the multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel Core i3-4130T takes the single-threaded crown. This is not a close contest in either direction; the margins are decisive.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 3700U scores 672 against the i3-4130T's 245. That is a 63.5% lead for AMD, the largest gap in the entire head-to-head set. The Ryzen also wins Geekbench multi-core, posting 2377 versus 1787, a 24.8% advantage. These two wins give AMD a 2 to 1 victory in the direct comparisons.

The Intel part answers in Geekbench single-core, where it scores 903 against AMD's 682. That is a 32.4% margin, a substantial reversal. The i3-4130T also holds an edge in the available Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core results from its own benchmark list, with scores of 144 and 344 respectively, though the Ryzen 7 3700U lacks direct single-core Cinebench R20 or R23 entries in the database for a head-to-head comparison.

The Ryzen 7 3700U sits at the 26th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i3-4130T ranks at the 27th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 968 for AMD, 984 for Intel. The overall averages tell a story of rough parity, but the workload-specific results tell a different one: pick AMD for multi-core, pick Intel for single-core. The Ryzen 7 3700U's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-2400S and Intel Xeon X5570, both within 0.3% of its average score. The i3-4130T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-875K and Intel Xeon X3470, with the i3-4370T just 0.1% behind.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different eras and different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-4130T is a Haswell part, built on Intel's 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. It is a desktop processor, released in August 2013, using the Intel Socket 1150. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a Picasso part, based on the Zen+ architecture, built on GlobalFoundries' 12 nm node with 4,940 million transistors across a 210 mm² die. It is a mobile processor, released in January 2019, using the AMD Socket FP5. The manufacturing process difference is significant: 22 nm versus 12 nm, and the transistor count is more than three times higher on the AMD side.

The core configurations differ sharply. The i3-4130T has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads. That doubling of cores and threads is the primary reason for the Ryzen's multi-core dominance. The base clocks tell a different story: Intel runs at 2.90 GHz with no boost clock listed, while AMD runs at 2.30 GHz base but boosts to 4.00 GHz. The single-core advantage for Intel in Geekbench likely comes from the higher base clock and the older, simpler architecture's efficiency at lower thread counts.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The i3-4130T has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 7 3700U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has more cache at every level, which helps with the larger working sets common in modern multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support is another separator. The Intel chip uses DDR3 with a dual-channel bus, while the AMD chip uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus. Both support PCIe Gen 3. Neither supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel pairs with HD 4400, AMD with Radeon Vega 10. The TDP figures are stark: 35 watts for the i3-4130T, 15 watts for the Ryzen 7 3700U. The AMD part delivers more cores, more threads, more cache, and more performance per watt on paper, though it does so at a lower base clock.

The Ryzen 7 3700U is marked as Active production status, while the i3-4130T has no production status listed. The Ryzen also has a listed part number, YM370BC4T4MFG, and a series designation, 3000 series. The Intel part's part number is SR1NN. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: choose the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U if your workloads are multi-threaded, and choose the Intel Core i3-4130T if you need maximum single-thread performance. The Ryzen 7 3700U wins the two multi-core benchmarks in the head-to-head set, and it wins them by large margins. The Geekbench multi-core result shows a 24.8% lead for AMD, and the Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows a 63.5% lead. For rendering, video encoding, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores, the Ryzen 7 3700U is the clear pick from the recorded data.

The i3-4130T wins Geekbench single-core by 32.4%. That is a meaningful advantage for older software, lightly threaded games, or tasks that rely on a single thread's raw speed. If your primary applications are single-threaded, the Intel chip delivers better measured performance.

There is a nuance in the overall standings. The i3-4130T has a slightly higher average benchmark score, 984 versus 968, and a slightly higher percentile ranking, 27th versus 26th. The nearest rival data reinforces this: the i3-4130T trades blows with the Intel Core i7-875K and Xeon X3470, while the Ryzen 7 3700U sits alongside the Core i5-2400S and Xeon X5570. But the average scores are close enough that the workload-specific results should drive the decision. The Ryzen is a mobile part, so it fits laptops and compact systems; the i3-4130T is a desktop part for Socket 1150 boards.

The TDP difference is also a practical factor. The Ryzen 7 3700U draws 15 watts, less than half of the i3-4130T's 35 watts, while delivering more multi-core performance. For battery-powered or thermally constrained systems, that is a decisive advantage. For a desktop with a decent cooler, the i3-4130T's higher power draw is less of a concern, but the single-core win is the only reason to prefer it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U wins both multi-core benchmarks in the head-to-head set. It scores 672 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 245 for the Intel Core i3-4130T, a 63.5% lead, and 2377 in Geekbench multi-core versus 1787, a 24.8% lead.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 903 against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 682, a 32.4% margin.

Q: How do their overall average scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T has an average benchmark score of 984, and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has an average of 968. The Intel part ranks at the 27th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks at the 26th.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T supports DDR3 with a dual-channel bus. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result is Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Ryzen 7 3700U scores 672, the i3-4130T scores 245. The delta is 63.5% in favor of AMD. This benchmark is heavily thread-dependent, and the Ryzen's 4 cores and 8 threads simply overwhelm the Intel part's 2 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen's 4 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core also help feed those extra threads.

Geekbench multi-core shows a similar but smaller gap. The Ryzen 7 3700U scores 2377, the i3-4130T scores 1787, a 24.8% lead for AMD. The smaller margin suggests that Geekbench's multi-core test scales less perfectly with core count, or that the i3-4130T's higher base clock of 2.90 GHz helps it keep up partially. Still, AMD wins clearly.

The single-core result flips the script. The i3-4130T scores 903 in Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen 7 3700U scores 682. The Intel part leads by 32.4%. The i3-4130T's 2.90 GHz base clock is higher than the Ryzen's 2.30 GHz base, and while the Ryzen can boost to 4.00 GHz, the boost behavior in short single-threaded bursts may not fully compensate for the architectural differences. The older Haswell core is efficient at low thread counts, and the data reflects that.

The i3-4130T also has additional single-core results in its own benchmark list: 144 in Cinebench R20 single-core and 344 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Ryzen 7 3700U has a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 139, but no direct R20 or R23 single-core entry in the database for comparison. The Intel part's multi-core Cinebench R20 score is 1024, and its R23 multi-core score is 2440.

The pattern across all recorded data is consistent: AMD wins where threads matter, Intel wins where a single thread matters. The i3-4130T's nearest rivals in the database, the Core i7-875K and Xeon X3470, have average scores within 0.2% of its 984. The Ryzen 7 3700U's nearest rivals, the Core i5-2400S and Xeon X5570, sit within 0.3% of its 968. Both processors are similarly positioned in the overall performance hierarchy, but they achieve that position through very different strengths.

Specification Differences

The core count and thread count are the most obvious differences. The Intel Core i3-4130T has 2 cores and 4 threads; the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.90 GHz for Intel, 2.30 GHz for AMD. The Ryzen has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz; the i3-4130T has no boost clock listed.

Process node and foundry are completely different. Intel uses 22 nm at its own foundry. AMD uses 12 nm at GlobalFoundries. Transistor counts are 1,400 million for Intel and 4,940 million for AMD. Die sizes are 177 mm² for Intel and 210 mm² for AMD.

Cache sizes differ at every level. Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 3 MB shared L3. AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: Intel uses DDR3, AMD uses DDR4, both dual-channel. PCIe is Gen 3 for both. Integrated graphics are Intel HD 4400 versus Radeon Vega 10.

Socket and market segment differ. Intel uses Socket 1150 for desktop; AMD uses Socket FP5 for mobile. TDP is 35 watts for Intel, 15 watts for AMD. Release dates are August 2013 for Intel and January 2019 for AMD. Production status is listed as Active for AMD, with no status for Intel. Neither has a launch MSRP, neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.