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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769CPUAMD A4-7210 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2 GHzTDP25 WCPU Mark1,660770CPUAMD Phenom 9350e Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark1,659771CPUARM Phytium,FT-2000-4 4 Core 0 MHzARM · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,658772CPUIntel Core i3-3110M @ 2.40GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,658773CPUAMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9930AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,656774CPUIntel Core i3-4030Y @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP12 WCPU Mark1,654775CPUAMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark1,649776CPUIntel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.7 GHzTDP17 WCPU Mark1,648777CPUIntel Core M-5Y10 @ 0.80GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.0 GHzTDP5 WCPU Mark1,648778CPUIntel Core i3-4005U @ 1.70GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark1,646779CPUIntel Core i3-560 @ 3.33GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP73 WCPU Mark1,642780CPUAMD Opteron 1354AMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP75 WCPU Mark1,635781CPUAMD Phenom II N930 Quad-CoreAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,634782CPUAMD A8-3510MX APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.5 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark1,631783CPUIntel Core i3-550 @ 3.20GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP73 WCPU Mark1,629784CPUAMD A4-6250J APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP25 WCPU Mark1,619785CPUIntel Core i5 E 520 @ 2.40GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,619786CPUAMD Phenom II N950 Quad-CoreAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,616787CPUAMD Phenom 9600 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark1,607788CPUAMD A8-3530MX APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.6 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark1,606789CPUAMD GX-416RA SOCAMD · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,604790CPUZ3-6540M@2.1GHzUnknown · UnknownCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,599791CPUAMD Phenom FX-5000 Quad-CoreAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark1,599792CPUIntel Core i5-3339Y @ 1.50GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.0 GHzTDP13 WCPU Mark1,599