Core i3-4130 vs Core i7-6498DU

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 i3-4130 is positioned at rank 615 and the Core i7-6498DU is on rank 377, so the Core i7-6498DU 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 i3-4130

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10937%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10335%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7504%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2261%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1791%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1566%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

897%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

885%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

806%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

806%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

797%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

776%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

765%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

762%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

755%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

100%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

98%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

98%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

100%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

100%

#619

Core i5-7640X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $85

99%

#620

Athlon II X3 425e

MSRP: $79|Avg: $58

99%

#621

Athlon II X4 640

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

98%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

98%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

97%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6498DU

#365

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

522%

#366

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

514%

#367

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

472%

#368

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

470%

#369

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

466%

#371

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

450%

#372

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

431%

#373

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

431%

#374

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

419%

#377

Core i7-6498DU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-4130 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-6498DU is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4130	Core i7-6498DU
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4130	Core i7-6498DU
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)	✅ 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 i3-4130 Benchmark Check

Core i7-6498DU Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4130 and Core i7-6498DU

Core i3-4130

The Core i3-4130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,334 points. Launch price was $120.

Core i7-6498DU

The Core i7-6498DU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,372 points. Launch price was $393.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4130 and Core i7-6498DU share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-4130 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-6498DU — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-4130 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-4130 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-6498DU uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4130 scores 3,334 against the Core i7-6498DU's 3,372 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-6498DU. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4130 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6498DU.

Feature	Core i3-4130	Core i7-6498DU
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+10%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,334	3,372+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,036	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,046	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-4130) / not specified (Core i7-6498DU). The Core i3-4130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Core i7-6498DU requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4130 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-4130 rivals FX-4130.