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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145CPUIntel Core i5-3470 @ 3.20GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.6 GHzTDP77 WCPU Mark4,655146CPUAMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GEAMD · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark4,633147CPUIntel Xeon E3-1220 V2 @ 3.10GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP69 WCPU Mark4,632148CPUIntel Core i5-4690T @ 2.50GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,627149CPUIntel N250Intel · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.8 GHzTDP6 WCPU Mark4,623150CPUIntel Core i3-9100TE @ 2.20GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,589151CPUAMD Athlon 240GEAMD · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark4,566152CPUIntel N200Intel · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.7 GHzTDP6 WCPU Mark4,550153CPUIntel Core i5-4570R @ 2.70GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark4,549154CPUAMD Athlon Silver 3050GEAMD · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.4 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,545155CPUIntel Core i3-7300 @ 4.00GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP51 WCPU Mark4,537156CPUIntel Core i5-3450 @ 3.10GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP77 WCPU Mark4,522157CPUIntel Core i5-3550S @ 3.00GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark4,499158CPUIntel Core i5-4670T @ 2.30GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.3 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,495159CPUIntel Core i5-4470 @ 3.30GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP84 WCPU Mark4,491160CPUIntel Pentium Gold G6605 @ 4.30GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP58 WCPU Mark4,488161CPUIntel Pentium 6805 @ 1.10GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.0 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark4,472162CPUIntel Xeon E5-1603 v3 @ 2.80GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP140 WCPU Mark4,469163CPUIntel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7 GHzTDP25 WCPU Mark4,463164CPUAMD Athlon 220GEAMD · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark4,444165CPUAMD Athlon 3000GAMD · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark4,436166CPUIntel Core i3-8100H @ 3.00GHzIntel · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP45 WCPU Mark4,435167CPUIntel Core i3-7101E @ 3.90GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP54 WCPU Mark4,430168CPUIntel Core i3-6320 @ 3.90GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP51 WCPU Mark4,422