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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865CPUVirtual @ 2.30GHzUnknown · UnknownCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,345866CPUAMD Opteron 2376AMD · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP75 WCPU Mark1,338867CPUAMD A4-5050 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP14 WCPU Mark1,328868CPUIntel Core i5-480M @ 2.67GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.9 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark1,327869CPUIntel Core i5 750S @ 2.40GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP82 WCPU Mark1,326870CPUIntel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.8 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark1,325871CPUAMD Phenom II P940 Quad-CoreAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,319872CPUIntel Atom x7-Z8700 @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4 GHzTDP4 WCPU Mark1,312873CPUAMD A6-3420M APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark1,310874CPUIntel Core i3-390M @ 2.67GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,307875CPUIntel Xeon E5310 @ 1.60GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP80 WCPU Mark1,306876CPUAMD A4-5100 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark1,301877CPUIntel Core i3-3227U @ 1.90GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP17 WCPU Mark1,298878CPUAMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9500AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark1,297879CPUIntel Xeon X3210 @ 2.13GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP105 WCPU Mark1,293880CPUIntel Core i3-2348M @ 2.30GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,291881CPUIntel Core i7-680UM @ 1.47GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.5 GHzTDP18 WCPU Mark1,281882CPUIntel Core i7-660UM @ 1.33GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.4 GHzTDP18 WCPU Mark1,279883CPUAMD A4-5000 APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP15 WCPU Mark1,279884CPUTES-RK3568 EDP+HDMI (Android)Unknown · Mobile/EmbeddedCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark1,276885CPUIntel Atom x7-Z8750 @ 1.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.6 GHzTDP4 WCPU Mark1,275886CPUAMD A6-3410MX APUAMD · LaptopCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark1,274887CPUIntel Core i5-450M @ 2.40GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock2.7 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark1,274888CPUIntel Core i3-2350M @ 2.30GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock—TDP35 WCPU Mark1,272