Intel is expanding the performance options available for mainstream laptops and 2 in 1s with the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 processor.
Like its 8th Gen Intel Core i7 and i5 siblings, this Intel Core i3 delivers a performance jump over the previous generation. The new Intel Core i3-8130U features 2 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.4 GHz and DDR4-2400 memory.
Specifications
- Processor Number i3-8130U
- Lithography 14 nm
Performance
- # of Cores 2
- # of Threads 4
- Processor Base Frequency 2.20 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency 3.40 GHz
- Cache 4 MB SmartCache
- Bus Speed 4 GT/s OPI
- TDP 15 W
- Configurable TDP-down Frequency 800 MHz
- Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Memory Specifications
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 32 GB
- Memory Types DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
- Max # of Memory Channels 2
- Max Memory Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
- ECC Memory Supported No
Processor Graphics
- Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Graphics Base Frequency 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.00 GHz
- Graphics Video Max Memory 32 GB
- Graphics Output eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
- 4K Support Yes, at 60Hz
- Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4) 4096x2304@24Hz
- Max Resolution (DP) 4096x2304@60Hz
- >Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 4096x2304@60Hz
- DirectX Support 12
- OpenGL Support 4.4
- Intel Quick Sync Video Yes
- Intel Clear Video HD Technology Yes
- Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Expansion Options
- PCI Express Revision 3.0
- >PCI Express Configurations: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes 12
This rounds out the portfolio for the first mobile processors Intel introduced in the 8th Gen Intel Core processor family in August. Expect to see new laptop and 2 in 1 systems soon powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i3.