Intel Core i3-4130 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks - Can Core i3-4130 Run Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation?

Core i3-4130 - 1080p - GTX 1060 6GB - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks

The Core i3-4130 GPU ranks between the A8-7600 and Pro A8-7600B in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0.4% less powerful than the A8-7600 but still offers 0% more juice than the Pro A8-7600B for those epic gaming sessions. In the realm of virtual worlds, the Core i3-4130 shows a stellar performance leap, outpacing the last-gen Core i3-3225 by a whopping 2.8%. Once again, the Core i3-3225 gets left behind in the pixel dust, as its Haswell-based successor shows a ~2.8% speed boost in the latest game benchmarks. The Core i3-3225 is a testament to how far behind the entry-level Ivy Bridge-based GPUs lag compared to the new Haswell lineup. With its performance, the Core i3-4130 snags the 22nd spot on the leaderboard. The more affordable 2-core Athlon X2 350 delivers a solid punch in the gaming benchmarks, and with a price tag of ~$153.83, its higher score is thanks to those additional threads. Intel's Core i3-4130 may only have a slight edge over the Core i3-3225, but it opens up a significant lead over the stock Athlon X2 350 in gaming marathons. All in all, the Core i3-4130 stands out as a top-tier performer with its 2 cores and 4 threads in the gaming benchmark arena.