CPU
GPU
Core i3-3130M
Opteron X2170
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Opteron X2170 is on rank 285, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X2170
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3130M | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3130M | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Opteron X2170
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.
Opteron X2170
The Opteron X2170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron X2170 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron X2170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron X2170 uses Steppe Eagle (2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Opteron X2170's 1,911 — a 0.3% lead for the Opteron X2170. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M vs 0 kB on the Opteron X2170.
| Feature | Core i3-3130M | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Steppe Eagle (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron X2170 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-3130M | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i3-3130M) / not specified (Opteron X2170). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Opteron X2170 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.
| Feature | Core i3-3130M | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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