Intel Core i3-4130T vs Intel Core i3-4150T Comparison

The Intel Core i3-4130T and Intel Core i3-4150T are two nearly identical 35 W dual-core processors from Intel’s Haswell generation, both built for the LGA 1150 socket. Both chips share the same 2.90 GHz base clock, 2 cores, 4 threads, 3 MB of shared L3 cache, and integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics. The benchmark data shows that the i3-4130T holds a consistent, albeit narrow, performance lead across every tested workload, winning all seven head-to-head comparisons in the database. The i3-4150T, released later, does not overtake its predecessor in any measured test, making this a case where the earlier part edges out the newer one on raw performance metrics.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i3-4130T wins all multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 2440 against the i3-4150T’s 2425, a 0.6% advantage. In Geekbench multi-core, the lead is larger at 1.4% (1787 vs 1762).

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The i3-4130T also leads in single-core tests. It posts a 344 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 342 for the i3-4150T (0.6% delta), and a 903 in Geekbench single-core versus 892 (1.2% delta).

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the i3-4150T wins?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows zero wins for the i3-4150T across all seven benchmarks, which include Cinebench R15, R20, R23 (both multi and single-core) and Geekbench (both multi and single-core).

Q: Do the two processors have identical specifications?

A: Yes, in the core specifications. Both have 2 cores, 4 threads, a 2.90 GHz base clock, 22 nm process, 1,400 million transistors, 177 mm² die size, and the same cache hierarchy (64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, 3 MB L3 shared).

Q: What is the difference in their overall benchmark averages?

A: The i3-4130T has an average benchmark score of 984, while the i3-4150T averages 975. This places the i3-4130T at the 27th percentile of all CPUs, one percentile point higher than the i3-4150T at the 26th percentile.

Q: What rival CPUs are they comparable to?

A: The i3-4130T’s average score ties with the Intel Core i7-875K and is 0.1% above the Intel Xeon X3470 and Core i3-4370T. The i3-4150T’s average ties with the AMD Athlon X4 840, Intel Core i3-4130, and AMD A10-7870K.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the same Haswell architecture, using Intel’s 22 nm process node with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. They share identical core and thread counts (2 cores, 4 threads) and the same 2.90 GHz base clock, with no boost clock available on either part. Cache configurations are also identical: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics are the same Intel HD 4400 on both chips. Memory support is limited to DDR3 in a dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. Both use PCIe Gen 3 and fit the Intel Socket 1150. The manufacturing foundry is Intel for both, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is not supported on either part.

Given these identical specifications, the only architectural difference between the two parts is the release date. The i3-4130T was released on 2013-08-31, while the i3-4150T followed on 2014-04-30. The part number SR1NN is listed for the i3-4130T, while no part number is provided for the i3-4150T in the data. The benchmark results suggest that the i3-4130T’s earlier production run yields marginally better performance, but there is no architectural feature that explains this gap based on the available facts.

Where Each One Wins

The performance landscape is entirely one-sided. The Intel Core i3-4130T wins all seven head-to-head benchmarks, making it the clear choice for every workload category captured in the data. Its largest advantage appears in Geekbench multi-core, where it leads by 1.4%, and in Geekbench single-core, where it leads by 1.2%. These are the most substantial deltas in the comparison, indicating that the i3-4130T has a slightly stronger showing in general-purpose computing tasks that stress both integer and floating-point performance.

The Cinebench wins are smaller, with deltas ranging from 0.4% to 0.7%. This suggests the two chips are nearly interchangeable in rendering-oriented workloads, which are heavily dependent on the shared 3 MB L3 cache and the 2.90 GHz clock. The i3-4150T does not win any benchmark, so there is no use case where the data supports choosing it over the i3-4130T based on performance alone.

For users prioritizing the highest possible scores in either single-threaded or multi-threaded applications, the i3-4130T is the superior part in every measured test. However, the margins are thin, and the i3-4150T remains a viable alternative if availability or platform considerations favor the later release date. The percentile difference (27 vs 26) reinforces the i3-4130T’s slight edge in the broader CPU landscape.

Specification Differences

The only specification fields where the two processors differ are the release date, the part number, the average benchmark score, the percentile rank, and the nearest rival comparisons. The release date for the i3-4130T is 2013-08-31, while the i3-4150T was released on 2014-04-30. The i3-4130T has the part number SR1NN; the i3-4150T has no part number listed.

In terms of performance metrics, the i3-4130T’s average benchmark score is 984, which is higher than the i3-4150T’s 975. The i3-4130T sits at the 27th percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-4150T sits at the 26th percentile. The nearest rival lists also differ: the i3-4130T is compared against the Intel Core i7-875K, Intel Xeon X3470, Intel Core i3-4370T, and Intel Xeon W5590, whereas the i3-4150T is compared against the AMD Athlon X4 840, Intel Core i3-4130, AMD A10-7870K, and Intel Core i5-5257U.

All other specifications are identical between the two parts, including base clock (2.90 GHz), TDP (35 W), socket (Intel Socket 1150), architecture (Haswell), process node (22 nm), transistors (1,400 million), die size (177 mm²), cache sizes, memory support (DDR3, dual-channel), PCIe version (Gen 3), integrated graphics (Intel HD 4400), and the fact that neither has a boost clock or an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench multi-core test delivers the largest performance gap between the two processors. The i3-4130T scores 1787, while the i3-4150T scores 1762, resulting in a 1.4% delta in favor of the i3-4130T. This is the most decisive win for the older chip and suggests that the i3-4130T handles multi-threaded general computing tasks with slightly more efficiency.

In Geekbench single-core, the i3-4130T again leads with a score of 903 against 892, a 1.2% delta. This is the second-largest margin in the comparison, indicating that the i3-4130T also holds a small advantage in lightly threaded applications. The consistency of these two wins points to a fundamental, albeit minor, performance edge for the i3-4130T.

The Cinebench tests show tighter results. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i3-4130T scores 144 versus 143 for the i3-4150T, a 0.7% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core sees the i3-4130T at 1024 and the i3-4150T at 1018, a 0.6% delta. The Cinebench R23 tests follow the same pattern: multi-core scores are 2440 for the i3-4130T and 2425 for the i3-4150T (0.6% delta), while single-core scores are 344 and 342 (0.6% delta).

The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the i3-4130T scores 245 and the i3-4150T scores 244, a mere 0.4% delta. Across all seven benchmarks, the i3-4130T’s wins range from 0.4% to 1.4%, with an average advantage that aligns with the 0.9% difference in their overall average benchmark scores (984 vs 975). The data is unambiguous: the i3-4130T is the faster processor in every test, with the largest advantages in Geekbench workloads and the smallest in legacy Cinebench multi-core rendering.