V-Series V140 vs Core i3-3130M

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

V-Series V140

1 / 1

1,913

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

0.0%

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 V-Series V140 is positioned at rank 579 and the Core i3-3130M is on rank 22, 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 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 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 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	V-Series V140	Core i3-3130M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

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

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.

V-Series V140 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (V-Series V140) / true (Core i3-3130M). 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.