Intel Core i3-7130U vs Intel Celeron J4105
Intel Core i3-7130U
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Core i3-7130U is a dual-core processor of the Kaby-Lake architecture. It offers two CPU cores clocked at 2.7 GHz (without Turbo Boost) and integrates HyperThreading to work with up to 4 threads at once. The architectural differences are rather small compared to the Skylake generation, therefore the performance per MHz should be very similar. The SoC includes a dual channel DDR4 memory controller and Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics adapter (clocked at 300 MHz to 1,000 MHz). It is manufactured on improved 14 nm Intel process with FinFETs.
Performance
The average 7130U in our database only just matches the Core i5-4310U, a dual-core CPU of similar energy efficiency that launched in 2014, in multi-thread performance. While not as horribly slow as most N-class Intel chips, this Core i3 is unlikely to make a power user happy.
Your mileage may vary depending on how competent the cooling solution of your system is, and how high the CPU power limits are.
Power consumption
This Core i3 series chip has a default TDP, also known as the long-term power limit, of 15 W. Laptop makers are allowed to significantly reduce that value (7.5 W being the lower limit) resulting in lower clock speeds and lower performance.
Last but not the least, the i3-7130U is manufactured on one of the old 14 nm Intel processes for subpar, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.
Intel Celeron J4105
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Celeron J4105 is a quad-core desktop SoC primarily for mini PCs and mini ITX mainboards. It runs at 1.5 - 2.5 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a new generation of monitor outputs (Gen 10) and a partly integrated WiFi chip. Besides four CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.
Architecture
The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features an increased level 2 cache (to 4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.
Performance
While we have not tested a single system built around the J4105 as of August 2023, we have tested a certain number of laptops featuring the Celeron N4120, a chip with very similar specs (4 cores, 4 threads, up to 2.6 GHz). Based on that, expect the J4105 to be very slow in all but the most basic activities.
Model | Intel Core i3-7130U | Intel Celeron J4105 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series | Intel Kaby Lake | Intel Gemini Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Codename | Kaby Lake-U | Gemini Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clock | 2700 MHz | 1500 - 2500 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L1 Cache | 128 KB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
L2 Cache | 512 KB | 4 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L3 Cache | 3 MB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TDP | 15 Watt | 10 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technology | 14 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
max. Temp. | 100 °C | 105 °C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Socket | BGA1356 | BGA1090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features | DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1866/DDR4-2133 RAM, PCIe 3, 4 GT/s bus, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Hyper-Threading, SST, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SGX | DDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 (300 - 1000 MHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 600 (250 - 750 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Architecture | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | ark.intel.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake |
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$107 U.S. |