Intel Core i3-2130
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $115.68 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-2130
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$115.68
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-2130 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Clocks run from 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $115.68, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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