Core i3-3130M vs Athlon II P340

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Athlon II P340

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

+0.6%

1,895

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank #22 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-3130M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon II P340 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Athlon II P340
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon II P340 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $225), it costs 96% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 2137% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-3130M.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Athlon II P340
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2137%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Athlon II P340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Athlon II P340

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Athlon II P340

The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II P340's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M. The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II P340 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Athlon II P340's 1,895 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-3130M.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Athlon II P340
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,906	1,895

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P340 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i3-3130M versus 1066 on the Athlon II P340 — the Core i3-3130M supports 40.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3130M supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-3130M) vs 0 (Athlon II P340) — the Core i3-3130M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i3-3130M) and S1g4 (Athlon II P340).

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Athlon II P340
Socket	PGA988	S1g4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+50%	1066
Max RAM Capacity	32+300%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M; Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.