Intel core i3 4150 processor reviews. Testing the dependence of the performance of video cards on the installed processor using the example of products from Intel and NVIDIA

De jure, the Intel Core i3-4130 processor has two physical cores, but de facto -four virtual cores... This review is relevant for the Core i3-4150 processor, which differs only by 100 MHz higher clock frequency.

Specifications

Model name	Intel Core i3-4130
CPU socket	LGA1150
Microarchitecture	Haswell
Number of cores / threads	2 / 4
Base clock speed	3400 MHz (34 x 100 MHz)
Cache capacity L1, L2 and L3	2 x 32 kb + 2 x 32 kb / 2 x 256 kb / 3 MB
Command set	64-bit, SSE 4.1 / 4.2, AVX 2.0
DMI bus	5 GT / s
Technology support	Hyper-Threading, SpeedStep, VT-x
RAM	2 channels DDR3-1600 up to 32 GB
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4400
Number of unified shaders	20
Graphics core frequency	350-1150 MHz
Technical process	22 nm
Maximum rated power	54 watts

Features of the architecture

The Core i3-4130 processor is built on Haswell's 22nm microarchitecture, Intel's latest development for the desktop. Updated Haswell processors Refresh, for example Core i3-4150, differ only slightly higher frequencies.

The Core i3-4130 has only two physical cores, but thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, it is able to process data in four threads (virtual cores). As a result, the Core i3-4130 outperforms the dual-core Celeron and Pentium, but is still inferior to the true quad-core Core i5.

The base clock speed of the Core i3-4130 is 3.4 GHz, the idle frequency is 0.8 GHz, and the auto-overclocking function Turbo Boost not provided (this is the privilege of the older Core i5 and Core i7). But there is an integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics 4400, which consists of 20 unified shaders operating at frequencies up to 1150 MHz.

Testing

To test the Core i3-4130, I used the processor benchmarks WinRAR (compression), Cinebench (rendering 3D graphics), x264 HD Benchmark (video conversion) and TrueCrypt (encryption), as well as games Thief, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Metro: Last Light, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In-game tests were conducted with both Intel HD Graphics 4400 Integrated Graphics Accelerator and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti discrete graphics.

Test bench configuration:

• Intel Core i3-4130 processor (3.4 GHz)
• RAM GeIL Black Dragon 2x8 GB (DDR3, 1600 MHz)
• solid state Samsung drive SSD 840 EVO (120 GB)
• Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 hard drive (500 GB)
• Cooler Master K280 computer case (Miditower)
• Dell UltraSharp U2312HM Monitor (1920x1080 dots)
• operating room Windows system 7 SP1 (64-bit)

Synthetic benchmarks

Among the results of processor benchmarks, it is worth noting an almost threefold increase in the multi-threaded WinRAR test compared to the single-threaded one. The virtual cores of the Core i3-4130 have proven their remarkable potential in practice.

Average frame rates in games

With heavy games Thief, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Metro: Last Light, the processor C ore i3-4130 coped well even with FullHD-resolution and ultra-graphics settings - an average of 25 fps. If a more powerful video card were in place of the GeForce GTX 750 Ti, the result would most likely be even higher. At low graphics settings, the Core i3-4130 easily coped with the aforementioned three games - over 60 fps.

But for Intel HD Graphics 4400, the trio of heavyweight games became a stumbling block - at best 15 fps, and then only at HD resolution and very low graphics settings. Therefore, it was decided to test this integrated graphics accelerator in lightweight Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive games. With FullHD resolution and minimum graphics settings, the frame rate was 30 fps, which would be enough for single-player games, but not enough for dynamic multiplayer games. Fortunately, lowering the resolution to HD allowed us to raise the frame rate in Dota 2 and CS: GO to comfortable 50 and 70 fps, respectively.

By the way, our test motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 5 allowed us to use the OC Genie function to increase the frequency of the Intel HD Graphics 4400 from 1150 to 1500 MHz. Thanks to this, the frame rate in games increased by an average of 7 percent. But disperse yourself Core processor The i3-4130 is a thankless task, since its multiplier is locked, and raising the bus frequency will not achieve a good result.

When using a be quiet! For Dark Rock 3, the Core i3-4130 was idle at 30 ° C, while warming up like hell with the LinX app was 68 ° C. When using the boxed Intel cooler, the temperatures were 33 and 83 ° C, respectively (no throttling was observed). In games, the temperature of the Core i3-4130 was 10 degrees lower.

conclusions

At the moment, the Core i3-4130 (and the updated Core i3-4150) is the most affordable quad-core, albeit virtual, Intel desktop processor (average price $ 134). It has high performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks and low heat generation (up to 54 W), which makes it possible to get by with a free boxed cooler. A nice bonus is the integrated graphics accelerator Intel HD Graphics 4400, which is able to cope with lightweight games like Dota 2 and CS: GO.

Advantages:

• high performance
• low heat dissipation
• good integrated graphics accelerator

Disadvantages:

• after all, this is not a real quad core

Prices in online stores

It is possible to display similar models if this one is not in the catalog.

The Core i3-4150 processor, the price of a new one on amazon and ebay is 7,200 rubles, which is equal to $ 124. It is marked by the manufacturer as: BX80646I34150.

The number of cores is 2, produced by 22 nm process technology, Haswell architecture. Thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, the number of threads is 4, which is double more numbers physical cores and increases the performance of multi-threaded applications and games.

Base frequency Cores i3-4150 - 3.5 GHz. The maximum frequency in Intel Turbo Boost mode reaches 2309 GHz. Please note that the Intel Core i3-4150 cooler must cool processors with a TDP of at least 54 W at the nominal frequencies. When overclocked, the requirements increase.

The motherboard for Intel Core i3-4150 must be with FCLGA1150 socket. The power system must be capable of handling processors with at least 54 W TDP.

With the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4400, the computer can run without a discrete graphics card as the monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard.

Price in Russia

Want to buy a cheap Core i3-4150? Check out the list of stores that already sell the processor in your city.

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Intel Core i3-4150 benchmark

The data is obtained from tests of users who have tested their systems both with and without overclocking. Thus, you see the average values ​​corresponding to the processor.

Speed ​​of numeric operations

Different tasks require different strengths CPU. A system with a small number of fast cores is great for gaming, but will yield to a system with big amount slow cores in a render script.

We believe that for a budget gaming computer a processor with at least 4 cores / 4 threads is suitable. Wherein separate games can load it 100% and slow down, and performing any tasks in the background will lead to a FPS drawdown.

Ideally, the buyer should aim for a minimum of 6/6 or 6/12, but keep in mind that systems with more than 16 threads are currently only applicable for professional tasks.

The data was obtained from tests of users who tested their systems both in overclocking (maximum value in the table) and without (minimum). The typical result is shown in the middle, the color bar indicates the position among all tested systems.

Components

motherboards

• Dell Latitude E6530
• Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2HP
• Asrock H310M-HDV / M.2
• Dell G3 3579
• HP 510-p114
• Acer Aspire TC-120
• MSI B150 GAMING M3

Video cards

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RAM

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SSD

• There is no data

We have compiled a list of the components that users most often choose when assembling a computer based on the Core i3-4150. Also, with these components, the best test results and stable operation are achieved.

Most popular config: motherboard for Intel Core i3-4150 - Dell Latitude E6530.

Specifications

The main

Manufacturer	Intel
Description Information about the processor taken from the official website of the manufacturer.	Intel® Core ™ i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz)
Architecture Microarchitecture generation code name.	Haswell
Release date Month and year when the processor appeared on sale.	12-2014
Model Official name.	i3-4150
Nucleus The number of physical cores.	2
Streams Number of threads. The number of logical processor cores that the operating system sees.	4
Multithreading technology Thanks to Intel's Hyper-threading technologies and AMD's SMT technologies, one physical core is defined in operating system as two logical ones, thereby increasing the performance of the processor in multithreaded applications.	Hyper-threading (note that some games may not work well with Hyper-threading, which is why it is worth disabling the technology in the BIOS motherboard).
Base frequency Guaranteed frequency of all processor cores at maximum load. Performance in single-threaded and multi-threaded applications and games depends on it. It is important to remember that speed and frequency are not directly related. For example, new processor a lower frequency may be faster than the older one at a higher frequency.	3.5 GHz
Turbo frequency Maximum frequency of one processor core in turbo mode. Manufacturers have allowed the processor to independently increase the frequency of one or more cores under heavy load, thereby increasing the operating speed. Strongly affects the speed in games and applications that are demanding on the CPU frequency.	2309 GHz
L3 cache size The L3 cache works as a buffer between the computer's RAM and the processor's L2 cache. It is used by all cores, the speed of information processing depends on the volume.	3 MB
Instructions	64-bit
Instructions They allow you to speed up calculations, processing and performing certain operations. Also, some games require instructional support.	SSE4.1 / 4.2, AVX 2.0
Technical process Manufacturing process, measured in nanometers. The smaller the technical process, the more perfect the technology, the lower the heat generation and power consumption.	22 nm
Bus frequency The speed of data exchange with the system.	5 GT / s DMI2
Maximum TDP Thermal Design Power is an indicator that determines the maximum heat dissipation. The cooler or water cooling system must be sized equal to or greater. Remember that TDP goes up significantly with overclocking.	54 watts
Cooling system specifications	PCG 2013C

Video core

Integrated graphics core Allows you to use a computer without a discrete graphics card. The monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard. If earlier the integrated graphics made it possible to simply work at the computer, today it is capable of replacing budget video accelerators and makes it possible to play most games at low settings.	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
GPU base frequency Frequency of operation in 2D mode and in idle mode.	350 MHz
GPU base frequency Frequency of operation in 3D mode under maximum load.	1150 MHz
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) Support Wireless technology Display running on Wi-Fi standard 802.11n. Thanks to it, a monitor or TV equipped with the same technology does not require a cable to connect.	Yes
Supported monitors The maximum number of monitors that can be simultaneously connected to the integrated video core.	3

RAM

Maximum volume random access memoryThe amount of RAM that can be installed on a motherboard with this processor.	32 GB
Supported RAM type The type of RAM depends on its frequency and timings (performance), availability, price.	DDR3-1333 / 1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
RAM channels The multi-channel memory architecture increases the data transfer rate. On desktop platforms, two-channel, three-channel and four-channel modes are available.	2
RAM bandwidth	25.6 GB / s
ECC memory Error-correcting memory support that applies to servers. Usually more expensive than usual and requires more expensive server components. Nevertheless, used server processors, Chinese motherboards and ECC memory strips, which are sold relatively cheaply in China, have become widespread.	Yes

The youngest Intel Core line is the i3. All processors have 2 cores, and also support the Hyper-threading technology, which increases their performance in relation to the same dual-core ones by one and a half to two times, depending on how optimized the application is. Perfect for installation in office computers, where, due to their built-in video core, they will save on a video card. And if a video card is still present in the system, then i3 will pull most modern games at medium settings. Now more about each model.

The cheapest processor configuration. Has a clock frequency of 3.4 GHz, third level cache 3MB. For inexperienced gamblers it is quite possible a good option if you don’t have an extra thousand - one and a half rubles to buy a top model from this series. A full set of instructions, support for HT, integrated graphics core HD Graphics 4400 with a frequency of 1150 MHz will allow you to comfortably work in applications, office, surf the Internet.

The multiplier, as you can see, is floating, can vary from 8 to 34. This behavior of the multiplier has been encountered by Intel for a long time and is done to save energy in idle time. By the way, the maximum heat dissipation of the processor is only 54W.
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Core i3-4150

It differs from the previous model with a gain in clock frequency of 100 MHz, nothing else.
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Further development the i3 line has gone the way of increasing the size of the L3 cache. So, starting with this model and higher, the cache is already 4MB instead of three. Otherwise, everything is the same. 3.5Ghz clock frequency, support for vector AVX2 instructions, compatibility with AES instructions that was missing in the Pentium, reduced heat dissipation. Perfect for undemanding users who are not chasing the latest innovations in the world of games. Also, the i3-4330 is an excellent candidate for installation in a silent computer, since even a radiator can cope with its cooling, subject to low loads and proper air circulation in the case.


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An exact copy of the previous processor, except for the clock frequency increased by 100Mhz.


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Core i3-4350

How is the Core i3-4350 different from the i3-4340? Many people will think that these are twin processors, but in fact they differ in the set of instructions. Namely, the older model (4350) contains the FMA3, EM64T and F16C logic sets. How does this affect performance? The difference can only be seen in highly specialized tests.
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Core i3-4360

The difference between the last two models is only in frequency. Here it is 100 MHz higher. The instruction sets, cache size, and everything else are the same.

When choosing components for a new computer or planning to upgrade an existing one, we are always faced with the problem of choice. What is the best way to allocate the available budget? Which video card to choose? What processor is relevant today?

To a large extent, the answer to these questions depends on the goals and objectives set by the user. In today's testing, we will focus on the popular direction computer games, specifically on the choice of the optimal processor for gaming video cards of the entry, middle and higher price segments. This material is aimed at helping both novice and experienced gamers in the selection of balanced PC configurations and will clearly demonstrate the possible difference in fps indicators depending on the CPU used.

Test participants

From a wide lineup Intel selected four processors: Pentium G3258, Core i3-4150, Core i5-4670K and Core i7-4770K. Since the latter pair were tested at nominal frequencies similar to the versions with a locked multiplier, we can talk about using a total of six CPUs.

CPU	Pentium G3258	Core i3-4150	Core i5-4670	Core i5-4670K	Core i7-4770	Core i7-4770K
Core	Haswell	Haswell	Haswell	Haswell	Haswell	Haswell
Connector	LGA1150	LGA1150	LGA1150	LGA1150	LGA1150	LGA1150
Process technology, nm	22	22	22	22	22	22
Number of cores (threads)	2	2(4)	4	4	4(8)	4(8)
Nominal frequency, MHz	3200	3500	3400	3400	3500	3500
Turbo Boost frequency, MHz	-	-	3800	3800	3900	3900
L1 cache, KB	32 x 2 + 32 x 2	32 x 2 + 32 x 2	32 x 4 + 32 x 4	32 x 4 + 32 x 4	32 x 4 + 32 x 4	32 x 4 + 32 x 4
L2 cache, KB	256 x 2	256 x 2	256 x 4	256 x 4	256 x 4	256 x 4
L3 cache, MB	3	3	6	6	8	8
Graphics core	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)	Intel HD Graphics 4400	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4600
Graphics core frequency, MHz	1100	1250	1200	1200	1250	1250
Supported memory type	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
TDP, W	35	88	84	84	84	84
Recommended cost, $	72	117	224	243	312	350

The situation in this market can hardly be called favorable for consumers. Due to the domination of Intel corporation, the annual scheduled renewal of its product line is rather cosmetic in nature and is accompanied by very little performance gain. Some revival in the measured order of affairs was introduced by the announcement budget model Pentium G3258 "Anniversary Edition", which became the most available processor Intel with unlocked multiplier. For many users, there was a reason to think about buying a newcomer instead of one of the representatives of the Core i3 family. On the one hand, it becomes possible to further increase the clock speed due to overclocking, on the other hand, the Core i3 has two additional virtual cores.

Above in the product line of the company are the "people's" Intel Core i5 processors. This series of CPUs is very popular among both overclocking enthusiasts and ordinary consumers. With four real cores, six megabytes of L3 cache and Turbo Boost technology, these solutions are able to provide a high level of performance in almost any daily task. Processors of the Core i7 family can be placed in a separate group. They, like Core i3, are equipped with support for Hyper-Threading technology, which allows you to simultaneously use multiple threads on each core. At the same time, more than $ 100 difference in price relative to Intel Core i5 acts as a limiting factor.

Thus, we can talk about direct competition between Pentium G3258 and Core i3 in the entry price segment and the relevance of buying a Core i5 / Core i7 for high-performance video cards.

Graphics accelerators in our testing are represented by three NVIDIA graphics cards the latest generation. Each of them has at different levels speed and in theory, in order to unleash its full potential, should put forward different requirements for the installed processor.

Video adapter	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 980
Core	GM107	GM206	GM204
Number of transistors, mln.pcs	1870	2940	5200
Process technology, nm	28	28	28
Core area, sq. mm	148	228	398
Number of stream processors	640	1024	2048
Number of texture units	40	64	128
Number of rendering units	16	32	64
Core frequency, MHz	1020-1085	1126-1178	1126-1216
Memory bus, bit	128	128	256
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory frequency, MHz	5400	7010	7010
Memory size, MB	2048	2048	4096
Supported DirectX Version	12	12	12
Interface	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0
Power, W	60	120	165

The top single-chip solution on the Ukrainian market is still the GeForce GTX 980 (until the first Titan X samples reached our latitudes). It has high base clock speeds and four gigabytes of video memory, which are becoming more and more popular in modern computer games.

MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G (GeForce GTX 980)

The middle price segment represents GeForce video card GTX 960. Although this model and did not make a significant step forward relative to its predecessor in the face of the GeForce GTX 760, its performance should be more than enough for confident gaming in Full HD resolution.

Gigabyte GV-N960WF2OC-2GD (GeForce GTX 960)

An entrance ticket to the world of computer battles can be obtained with a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a similar video card. The power reserve of such solutions will be enough not only to maintain a comfortable fps level in Dota 2 or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but also to fully get acquainted with all the novelties of the gaming industry.

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW ACX Cooling (GeForce GTX 750 Ti)

In total, 21 possible combinations of CPU and GPU come out, which were tested in 10 test applications, which will allow us to comprehensively consider the issues of processor dependence of computer games, the justification for buying a CPU with an unlocked multiplier and the direct effect of overclocking on the final frame rate indicators.

Test stand

Test bench configuration:

• Processor # 1: Intel Pentium G3258 (3, [email protected], 5 GHz, 3 MB);
• Processor # 2: Intel Core i3-4150 (3.5 GHz, 3 MB);
• Processor # 3: Intel Core i5-4670K (3, [email protected], 5 GHz, 6 MB);
• Processor # 4: Intel Core i7-4770K (3, [email protected], 5 GHz, 8 MB);

• Video card # 1: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW ACX Cooling (GeForce GTX 750 Ti);
• Video card # 2: Gigabyte GV-N960WF2OC-2GD (GeForce GTX 960);
• Graphics Card # 3: MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G (GeForce GTX 980);

• cooler: Noctua NH-U14S (NF-A15 PWM fan, 140 mm);
• motherboard: ASUS Maximus VII Hero (Intel Z97);
• RAM: GoodRAM GY1600D364L10 / 16GDC (2x8 GB, 1600 MHz, 10-10-10-28-2T);
• system drive: ADATA SX900 256 GB (256 GB, SATA 6 Gb / s);
• power supply unit: Chieftec CTG-750C (750 W);
• monitor: LG 23MP75HM-P (1920x1080, 23 ″);
• operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 x64 SP1;
• graphics driver: GeForce 347.52;
• utility for measuring fps: Fraps v.3.5.99.

Testing technique

We tried to bring this testing as close as possible to the real situation with the selection and purchase of new components. Turbo Boost technology remained active for processors that support it, and the clock speed was not artificially limited. This allows you to demonstrate the real level of performance that a user can expect by purchasing a processor of the Core i5 / i7 family without the K index. ASUS boards Maximus VII Hero were reset to default values ​​(except for the frequency of the RAM). Processors with an unlocked multiplier were additionally tested at 4500 MHz, which was chosen as the average overclocking level of Haswell CPUs.

Video cards acted as constants. Frequency circuits of MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G (1216-1329 / 7012 MHz) and Gigabyte GV-N960WF2OC-2GD (1216-1367 / 7012 MHz) are left unchanged. Similar peak Boost values ​​can be seen with most similar solutions on the market. But the frequency potential of the EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW ACX Cooling has been adjusted due to the high factory overclocking. The resulting frequencies have been reduced to 1189-1254 / 5400 MHz.

All test applications used a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is the most common today (according to the Steam service). Fps indicators were measured using in-game benchmarks or using the Fraps v.3.5.99 utility. Test scenes where measurements were taken can be viewed below. Each test was repeated in several runs to minimize possible error. Indicators of the minimum and average fps are shown in the graphs.

Dota2

Maximum values ​​are selected for all available graphics settings. Additionally, the fps_max 0 command was written in the console to remove the built-in frame rate limitation. The test scene depicts the start of the game, the starting control of the runes and the breakdown of the heroes along the lanes.

Dota 2. benchmark v2

World of tanks

Maximum graphics quality using FXAA anti-aliasing. Replay recorded on current version 9.6 and includes all the key aspects of the game mechanics: changing positions, finding a target, aiming and hitting an object.

For Far cry 4, a similar comparison was made using two graphics settings. Clockwork music at the local radio station did not let you get bored during numerous repeated races by car.

Far Cry 4 2015 site V2

Dying light

In Dying Light, all graphics settings sliders have been cranked up to their maximum level. The test scene depicts a walk near the headquarters and acquaintance with the inhabitants of the surrounding areas.

Dying Light 2015 site V1

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

The next part from the Call of Duty series of games cannot boast of a new engine or outstanding graphics, but this does not in the least prevent it from putting forward high requirements for the installed hardware. Graphics settings have been labeled "Extra". Additionally, SMAA T2x anti-aliasing is activated. The frame rate was measured at the very beginning of the game, after the drop scene.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare benchmark v2

War thunder

I would like to acknowledge the developers of the War Thunder game. They are really working to optimize their product. During testing, the game required an update to new version, after which there was an increase in fps on average at the level of 15%. The in-game benchmark "Tank battle" was used as a test scene. All graphics settings are at their maximum. Anti-aliasing in 4x mode is activated (with additional activation of FXAA).

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Since to obtain a comfortable fps level with ultra-graphics settings in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, more than 6 GB of video memory will be required, it was decided to limit ourselves to the Very High preset. The frame rate was measured based on the results of the in-game benchmark.

Total War: Rome II

To slightly dilute the series of action games, the historical strategy Total War: Rome II was added to testing. The graphics settings are at their maximum. Once again, the in-game performance test (Forest) was used.