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Intel Core i3-8130U

Intel i3-8130U

The Intel Core i3-8130U is a power efficient dual-core SoC for notebooks and Ultrabooks (most likely) based on the Kaby Lake Refresh generation (and not Coffee Lake). It was announced in February 2018. Compared to its direct predecessor, the Core i3-7130U, the 8130U offers Turbo Boost for an increased single thread performance. The GPU is now named Intel UHD Graphics 620 but otherwise identical to the Intel HD Graphics 620. The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2133 and dual channel memory.

Architecture

Intel basically uses the same micro architecture compared to Skylake, so the per-MHz performance does not differ. The manufacturer only reworked the Speed Shift technology for faster dynamic adjustments of voltages and clocks, and the improved 14nm process allows much higher frequencies combined with better efficiency than before.

Performance

Clocked at 2.2 to 3.4 GHz, the Core i3-8130U offers a much better single core performance than the Core i3-7130U (2.7 GHz, no Turbo). Therefore, the overall performance should be comparable to the older Core i5-7260U (also 2.2 - 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-8250U offers four processor cores and therefore offers a much better multi-threaded performance.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Intel Gen 9.5) is untouched from the 8th Gen Kaby Lake chips. In the Core i3-8130U it is rather low clocked with 1 GHz compared to the 1.1 GHz in Core i7 models. With fast dual-channel memory it can reach the performance of a dedicated GeForce 920M.

Contrary to Skylake, Kaby lake now also supports H.265/HEVC Main 10 with a 10-bit color depth as well as Google's VP9 codec. The dual-core Kaby Lake processors announced in January should also support HDCP 2.2.

Power Consumption

The chip is most likely manufactured in an improved 14nm process with FinFET transistors (14nm+), the same as the 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors. Intel still specifies the TDP with 15 Watts, which is typical for ULV chips. According to Intel it can be configured to 10 Watt at 800 MHz (cTDP-down).

SeriesIntel Kaby Lake Refresh
CodenameKaby Lake Refresh

Series: Kaby Lake Refresh Kaby Lake Refresh

Intel Core i7-8650U compare1.9 - 4.2 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8550U compare1.8 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8350U compare1.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8250U compare1.6 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i3-8130U « 2.2 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 4417U compare2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores2 MB L3
Clock Rate2200 - 3400 MHz
Level 1 Cache256 KB
Level 2 Cache1 MB
Level 3 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)15 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
SocketBGA1356
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR4/LPDDR3 Memory Controller, HyperThreading
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 620 (300 - 1000 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date02/15/2018
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 320     avg: 333.3     median: 338 (2%)     max: 342 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 12142     avg: 12157     median: 12157 (9%)     max: 12172 points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 47727     avg: 48886     median: 48885.5 (41%)     max: 50044 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 1084     avg: 1443     median: 1374.5 (2%)     max: 1937 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
min: 91.3     avg: 187     median: 187 (2%)     max: 282.7 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 25180     avg: 27861     median: 27142.5 (24%)     max: 31980 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Core i3-8130U processor

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

The VivoBook Flip 14 comes with a Core i3 processor, dual-channel-enabled RAM and an SSD. The IPS touchscreen can be used not only with the fingers but also wit...
Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 Convertible Review

Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 Convertible Review

The Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1 is a well-built, well-designed Chromebook. Thanks to its Intel Core i3-8130U CPU and gorgeous 14-inch FHD display wi...
Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
HP Pavilion x360 (Core i3-8130U, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

HP Pavilion x360 (Core i3-8130U, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

HP refreshes the Pavilion x360 convertible with an Intel Core i3 CPU for 700 Euros (~$797). The manufacturer wants to stir up the convertible market with this s...
Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Core i3 – now with Turbo. The Aspire 3 A315-51 scores well for its powerful processor, fast SSD, and reasonable price. There is no Windows OS installed though, ...
Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Lenovo Chromebook C340-15, i3-8130U: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook C340-15, i3-8130U

Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-39HZ: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-39HZ

Acer Aspire 3 A315-54K: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire 3 A315-54K

Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-33NB: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook 715 CB715-1WT-33NB

HP 14s-dq0007ns: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP 14s-dq0007ns

Huawei Matebook D 15 (2018): Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Huawei Matebook D 15 (2018)

Lenovo Chromebook S340-15: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook S340-15

Acer ChromeBook 714 CB714-1WT-36MS: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer ChromeBook 714 CB714-1WT-36MS

Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-37YA: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 3 SF315-52-37YA

Acer Chromebook 714 CB714-1WT-32KD: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook 714 CB714-1WT-32KD

HP Pavilion x360 11-ad107tu: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x360 11-ad107tu

HP Chromebook 15-de0035cl: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.8 kg
  External Review » HP Chromebook 15-de0035cl

Dell Inspiron 13 5370-75K6D: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 13.30", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 13 5370-75K6D

Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630-81JX0004US: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630-81JX0004US

HP 14-df0023cl: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.4 kg
  External Review » HP 14-df0023cl

Asus Vivobook X507UF-EJ171T: NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.60", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Asus Vivobook X507UF-EJ171T

Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317G: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-317G

HP Chromebook x360 14-da0300nd: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » HP Chromebook x360 14-da0300nd

Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN-39C5: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 13.50", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN-39C5

Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB-81F5010MIN: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB-81F5010MIN

Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 7486 Chromebook 14 2-in-1

HP Pavilion 14-ce0004nm: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion 14-ce0004nm

Dell Inspiron 15 3576-3504BLK: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 15 3576-3504BLK

Lenovo Ideapad 330-15IKBR-81DE019CSP: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Ideapad 330-15IKBR-81DE019CSP

HP Pavilion x360 15-cr0930nd: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x360 15-cr0930nd

Asus Vivobook Flip 14 TP412UA-EC057T: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Asus Vivobook Flip 14 TP412UA-EC057T

HP Chromebook x360 14-da0021nr: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » HP Chromebook x360 14-da0021nr

Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-38W3: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-38W3

Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB-81F500MGGE: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB-81F500MGGE

Dell Inspiron 14 Chromebook 2-in-1: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 14 Chromebook 2-in-1

Asus VivoBook S13 X330UN: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 13.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S13 X330UN

Medion Akoya S6425: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya S6425

Acer Aspire E5-576-392H: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E5-576-392H

Acer Aspire 3 A315-39: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire 3 A315-39

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB-81F5001RUS: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.10", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB-81F5001RUS

Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-38XK: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-38XK

HP Pavilion x360 14-cd0006ns: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.6 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x360 14-cd0006ns

Acer Aspire E5-476-3675: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E5-476-3675

Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-30YA: Intel UHD Graphics 620, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-30YA

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Other CPUs of the series Kaby Lake Refresh

» Intel Core i7-8650U
   4x 1.9 GHz - 4.2 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8550U
   4x 1.8 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8350U
   4x 1.7 GHz - 3.6 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8250U
   4x 1.6 GHz - 3.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-8130U
   2x 2.2 GHz - 3.4 GHz
» Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
   2x 2.3 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Processor N95
   4x - 3.4 GHz
+ Intel Processor N100
   4x 1 GHz - 3.4 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-7500U
   2x 2.7 GHz - 3.5 GHz
+ Intel Core i5-5350H
   2x 3 GHz - 3.5 GHz
+ Intel Core i5-7300U
   2x 2.6 GHz - 3.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-8130U
   2x 2.2 GHz - 3.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-7260U
   2x 2.2 GHz - 3.4 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1000NG4
   2x 1.1 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1000G4
   2x 1.1 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Core i3-1000G1
   2x 1.1 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Core i7-2635QM
   4x 2 GHz - 2.9 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2017-12-22)