Core i3-8130U vs Phenom II X6 1075T

CPU

GPU

Core i3-8130U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

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Phenom II X6 1075T

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2010

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8130U

2 / 4

3,521

+0.6%

Core i7-3689Y

Celeron G3920

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,500

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-8130U

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 620, while Phenom II X6 1075T needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1075T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1075T.

Phenom II X6 1075T

2010

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-8130U.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,500 vs 3,521).
❌Launch MSRP is still $245 MSRP, while Core i3-8130U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-8130U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-8130U

2018

Phenom II X6 1075T

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 620, while Phenom II X6 1075T needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-8130U.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1075T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1075T.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,500 vs 3,521).
❌Launch MSRP is still $245 MSRP, while Core i3-8130U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-8130U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-8130U better than Phenom II X6 1075T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Phenom II X6 1075T is ahead with a 16.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-8130U pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Phenom II X6 1075T also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-8130U is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-8130U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-8130U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $245 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. Phenom II X6 1075T only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2010 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (14.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on AM3.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-8130U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 6/6. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i3-8130U Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1075T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	86 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	62 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	73 FPS	88 FPS
medium	65 FPS	88 FPS
high	61 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	61 FPS	88 FPS
medium	53 FPS	88 FPS
high	50 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	88 FPS
medium	39 FPS	88 FPS
high	28 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	72 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core i3-8130U Open Phenom II X6 1075T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8130U and Phenom II X6 1075T

Core i3-8130U

The Core i3-8130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,521 points. Launch price was $281.

Phenom II X6 1075T

The Phenom II X6 1075T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $260.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8130U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1075T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1075T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-8130U versus 3.5 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1075T — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1075T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-8130U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8130U scores 3,521 against the Phenom II X6 1075T's 3,500 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-8130U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,050 vs 679, a 42.9% lead for the Core i3-8130U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8130U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1075T.

Feature	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	3,521	3,500
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,896
Geekbench 6 Single	1,050+55%	679
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,960

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8130U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8130U versus DDR3-1333 on the Phenom II X6 1075T — the Core i3-8130U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i3-8130U) vs 16 (Phenom II X6 1075T) — the Phenom II X6 1075T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-8130U	Phenom II X6 1075T
Socket	BGA1356	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Only the Phenom II X6 1075T has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8130U) vs AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1075T). The Core i3-8130U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Phenom II X6 1075T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8130U targets Mainstream Laptop, Phenom II X6 1075T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i3-8130U rivals Ryzen 3 2200U; Phenom II X6 1075T rivals Core i5-750.