Core i3-3130M vs V-Series V140

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

0.0%

1,913

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 V-Series V140

#567

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

767%

#568

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

756%

#569

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

694%

#570

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

691%

#571

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

684%

#573

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

661%

#574

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

634%

#575

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

633%

#576

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

616%

#579

V-Series V140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3130M leads in gaming performance. However, the V-Series V140 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	V-Series V140
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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-3130M	V-Series V140
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

V-Series V140 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and V-Series V140

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.

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i3-3130M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M. The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.4% lead for the V-Series V140.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	V-Series V140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+13%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,906	1,913

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	V-Series V140
Socket	PGA988	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-3130M) / not specified (V-Series V140). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.