Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Core/Thread Count:: 2 Core / 4 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3
CPU Series:: Kaby Lake Refresh, 8th Gen Intel Core
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U is a 2-core, 4-thread ultraportable processor built on Kaby Lake Refresh, Intel's entry-level chip within the 8th Gen U-series generation.

Unlike the i5 and i7 chips of the same generation that moved to 4 physical cores, this i3-tier chip retained the earlier 2-core layout, positioning it as the most budget-accessible option within 8th Gen.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output and light everyday use, adequate for productivity and media consumption but not gaming.

How Is the Core i3 8130U in Terms of Performance

With 2 cores and hyperthreading, this chip delivers basic everyday laptop performance, positioned as Intel's most budget-accessible option within a generation where i5 and i7 chips moved to genuine 4-core layouts.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 771 and single-core scores of 348 place this chip at the entry tier for its generation, reflecting its 2-core layout relative to the 4-core i5 and i7 chips released alongside it.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

The most budget-conscious 8th Gen laptop buyers wanting basic browsing and productivity capability

Not for

Buyers wanting the genuine 4-core capability that defined the rest of the 8th Gen U-series lineup

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i3
Model Number	8130U
Codename	Kaby Lake R
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Kaby Lake Refresh, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1356
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4, LPDDR3

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	2 Core / 4 Thread
TDP	15 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Cache	4MB L3

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U has 2 cores and 4 threads, a 2.2 GHz base and 3.4 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620. Socket: FCBGA1356.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U best suited to?

Best suited to: The most budget-conscious 8th Gen laptop buyers wanting basic browsing and productivity capability.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8130U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting the genuine 4-core capability that defined the rest of the 8th Gen U-series lineup.