THREADS

Processors 4 threads

Explore 1308 processors with 4 logical CPU threads. The index spans multiple designs and platforms that share a thread count but differ in cores, performance and power.

1,308 processors4-thread

Selection guide

Choosing the right 4-thread processor

This page groups 1308 processors in the 4-thread category. Use it to compare logical thread count, but do not treat the count alone as a performance score; CPU Mark, single-thread speed, power use and your workload all matter.

9 brands 2–4 cores 2,360 average CPU Mark 3.50–160.00 W TDP

Practical answers

What does this count mean in real use?

Best-fit workloads

Best suited to light tasks, embedded systems and older hardware; modern multitasking and gaming can be limited.

Is a higher count always better?

Not always. Higher counts help software that scales across parallel work, while a newer CPU with fewer cores or threads can win through stronger per-core speed, clocks and efficiency.

Expected power range

This page reports the actual recorded TDP range for the category. Core or thread count does not imply one power level: mobile, desktop and server processors operate under very different limits.

4–160 Waverage 46 W

Desktop versus server

Desktop CPUs balance responsiveness, clock speed and platform cost. Server CPUs prioritize parallel throughput, memory capacity, reliability features and sustained operation.

Desktop383Laptop375Mobile/Embedded340Server141Unknown69

Match the workload

Thread count helps parallel software, but it does not compensate for weak per-core performance or an older architecture.

Compare measured performance

Use CPU Mark for broad throughput and Single Thread for games and tasks sensitive to per-core speed.

Check the platform

Verify socket, motherboard, memory, power and cooling support before committing to a processor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a 4-thread processor mean?

The operating system can schedule work across 4 logical CPU threads. Thread count may equal the physical core count or be higher when simultaneous multithreading is supported.

What is an 4-thread CPU good for?

Best suited to light tasks, embedded systems and older hardware; modern multitasking and gaming can be limited.

What is the difference between cores and threads?

A core is a physical execution unit. A thread is a logical work stream. Two threads per core can improve utilization, but they do not automatically double performance.

Are 4 CPU threads enough?

That depends on the workload. Everyday use and gaming have different needs from rendering, simulation and servers, so compare benchmark performance, cores and power as well as thread count.

Do more CPU threads always mean better performance?

No. Software must be able to divide work across many threads, and per-core speed, architecture, clock behavior and power limits still matter.

Are 4-thread CPUs intended for desktops or servers?

The category can include desktop, mobile, workstation and server processors. Compare device class, power, socket, memory support and measured performance instead of thread count alone.

How are CPUs in this category ranked?

The default performance order uses the stored CPU Mark, with additional sorting by cores and power available in the processor list.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

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457CPUIntel Core i3-4100M @ 2.50GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP37 WCPU Mark2,526458CPUAMD Athlon II X4 555AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,526459CPUIntel Core i5-4310U @ 2.00GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.0 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,525460CPUIntel Core2 Quad Q9650 @ 3.00GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,519461CPUAMD Phenom II X4 850AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,512462CPUAMD Athlon II X4 650AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,507463CPUIntel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark2,506464CPUAMD Phenom Ultra X4 24500AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,501465CPUIntel Core i5-5200U @ 2.20GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.7 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,497466CPUARM Cortex-A76 4 Core 3300 MHzARM · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,493467CPUARM Cortex-A76 4 Core 2800 MHzARM · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,488468CPUAMD Athlon II X4 655AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,487469CPUIntel Core i5-4300U @ 1.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.9 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,485470CPUIntel Core i7-4500U @ 1.80GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.0 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,483471CPUIntel Core i7-4560U @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.0 GHzTDP—CPU Mark2,473472CPUIntel Core i7-4650U @ 1.70GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.3 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,471473CPUIntel Core m3-7Y30 @ 1.00GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.6 GHzTDP5 WCPU Mark2,468474CPUAMD Phenom II X4 840AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,467475CPUAMD Phenom II X4 B50AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,466476CPUIntel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.1 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark2,464477CPUIntel Xeon X3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,460478CPUIntel Xeon D-1602 @ 2.50GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP27 WCPU Mark2,459479CPUIntel Core i3-3250 @ 3.50GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP55 WCPU Mark2,457480CPUIntel Celeron N4100 @ 1.10GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4 GHzTDP6 WCPU Mark2,456