Intel Core i3-8130U
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Our verdict

Basic

The Intel Core i3-8130U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2017.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $315, at an average price of $386.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i5-1335U is 293% faster and its entry price is $15 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i3-8130U a good processor?

The Intel Core i3-8130U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 245 of 265 and delivers 5.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i3-8130U from?

Intel Core i3-8130U came out in 2017.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i3-8130U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 3250U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i3-8130U have?

The Intel Core i3-8130U has Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i3-8130U cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $315, at an average price of $386.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i5-1335U is 293% faster and its entry price is $15 lower.

Specs

Model i3-8130U
Manufacturer Intel
Front side bus 800 MHz
Family Intel® Core™ i3
Socket BGA 1356
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 3,4 GHz
Cores 2
Threads 4
Frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache 4 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Stepping Y0
Bus type OPI
Codename Kaby Lake
ECC supported by processor No
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Series Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 12
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 1
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 1,8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W

Performance summary

#245 of 265
Relative performance 5.6%
Laptops 3
Price from $315
Average price $386

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $300 Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From $319 Intel Core i3-N305 15.0% From $340 Intel Core i5-1135G7 14.9% From $374 AMD Ryzen 3 5300U 14.8% From $359

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