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:

Processor catalog

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577CPUIntel Core i7-3555LE @ 2.50GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP25 WCPU Mark2,195578CPUIntel Core i3-21050 @ 3.10GHzIntel · UnknownCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,193579CPUIntel Celeron J3455E @ 1.50GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3 GHzTDP10 WCPU Mark2,191580CPUIntel Atom A3950 @ 1.60GHzIntel · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.0 GHzTDP12 WCPU Mark2,190581CPUAMD Opteron 1385AMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP115 WCPU Mark2,185582CPUAMD Athlon II X4 630AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,184583CPUAMD A8-3820 APUAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark2,181584CPUIntel Core i5-3437U @ 1.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.9 GHzTDP17 WCPU Mark2,179585CPUARM Cortex-A76 4 Core 2400 MHzARM · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,179586CPUIntel Core i5-4200U @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.6 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,179587CPUIntel Core2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.83GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,177588CPUIntel Core m3-6Y30 @ 0.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.2 GHzTDP5 WCPU Mark2,172589CPUIntel Core2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,168590CPUIntel Pentium N4200 @ 1.10GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.5 GHzTDP6 WCPU Mark2,161591CPUAMD Phenom II X4 B93AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,159592CPUIntel Xeon L5420 @ 2.50GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP50 WCPU Mark2,141593CPUAMD Phenom II X4 910eAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark2,141594CPUIntel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark2,140595CPUIntel Core i5-4250U @ 1.30GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.6 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark2,139596CPUAMD Athlon II X4 631 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP100 WCPU Mark2,131597CPUIntel Pentium 4405U @ 2.10GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark2,129598CPUIntel Atom x6414RE @ 1.50GHzIntel · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP9 WCPU Mark2,128599CPUIntel Core i7-3517U @ 1.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.0 GHzTDP17 WCPU Mark2,115600CPUAMD Athlon X4 640AMD · UnknownCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,115