FX-6130 vs A8-9600

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Aggregate performance score

A8-9600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.14

FX-6130 outperforms A8-9600 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-9600 and FX-6130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18561666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)23 October 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$78no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-9600 and FX-6130 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data288 KB
L2 cache2048 KB6 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size250 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,100 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A8-9600 and FX-6130 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-9600 and FX-6130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-9600 and FX-6130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-9600 and FX-6130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-9600 and FX-6130 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-9600 and FX-6130 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-9600 and FX-6130.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes8no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-9600 2.14
FX-6130 2.82
+31.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-9600 3304
FX-6130 4353
+31.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.14 2.82
Recency 27 July 2017 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

A8-9600 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

FX-6130, on the other hand, has a 31.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The FX-6130 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-9600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-9600 and FX-6130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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