Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz LGA1155 processor
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz processor with Haswell microarchitecture. Delivers solid CPU performance for multitasking, encoding, and gaming; valued for affordable NAS server builds
Highlights
- Haswell 22nm architecture
- satisfactory gaming on mid-high settings
- affordable CPU for NAS/entry builds
Pros
- solid basic CPU capabilities
- good value for NAS server builds
- decent gaming capability on medium-high settings
- low power draw noted by users
- easy to install
Cons
- 22nm Haswell only
- mentions 18-watt power draw may vary by use
- mixed performance in demanding tasks
Best For
Features
- First 22nm microarchitecture in Intel's lineup with Haswell codename
- Up to 10% clock-for-clock performance improvement over Ivybridge
- Improved performance in multi-tasking, encoding, and multithreaded applications
