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Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2526 and a single-thread rating of 1382. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

CPU Mark2,526
153 samples
Single Thread1,382
Overall rank#3,499
of 6,054
Reference price$218.57

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.7Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2526 and a single-thread rating of 1382. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 37 W reference TDP, a 2,526 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,526 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,382 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCPGA946. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 37 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 37 W reference TDP, a 2,526 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz?

Start with FCPGA946 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 37 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A10-9620PAMD2,541 points
03AMD PRO A10-9700BAMD2,530 points
04Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHzThis CPU2,526 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,382 points
03AMD PRO A10-9700BAMD1,304 points
04AMD A10-9620PAMD1,274 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD A10-9620PAMD169.4 Mark/W
03AMD PRO A10-9700BAMD168.7 Mark/W
05Intel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHzThis CPU68.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
35,823.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
682.50
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,329.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,311.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
8,469.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
231.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,842.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2014
SocketFCPGA946
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP37 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB