Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4130 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4130 is 966 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Performs up to 1% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-2600K - 211 vs 208 FPS
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - $41.0 vs $79.0
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 54 vs 95 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |