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

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 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.

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

4 threads

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745CPUIntel Core i5-520M @ 2.40GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.9 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark1,730746CPUAMD Opteron 2374 HEAMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP55 WCPU Mark1,730747CPUSynaptics VS680Unknown · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,728748CPUAMD Phenom II N970 Quad-CoreAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,728749CPUAMD Phenom II X4 900eAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark1,727750CPUAMD Phenom 9850 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP125 WCPU Mark1,723751CPUIntel Core i5-4220Y @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.0 GHzTDP12 WCPU Mark1,719752CPUAMD A4 PRO-3340BAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP25 WCPU Mark1,719753CPUIntel Xeon E5504 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP80 WCPU Mark1,715754CPUAMD Opteron 1356AMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP75 WCPU Mark1,703755CPUAMD Phenom 9550 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark1,703756CPUIntel Pentium 4425Y @ 1.70GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP6 WCPU Mark1,702757CPUAMD Phenom FX-5200 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark1,699758CPUIntel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,698759CPUAMD A8-3550MX APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark1,687760CPUAmlogic AMLS905X5Unknown · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,681761CPUAMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9830AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,672762CPUAMD A6-6310 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4 GHzTDP15 WCPU Mark1,670763CPUCeleron Dual-Core Q8300 @ 2.50GHzUnknown · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark1,670764CPUAMD Phenom II X920 Quad-CoreAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP45 WCPU Mark1,669765CPUQualcomm MSM8996PRO-ABQualcomm · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,667766CPUAMD A6-5200 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP25 WCPU Mark1,667767CPUIntel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark1,666768CPUAMD Opteron 8354AMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP75 WCPU Mark1,664