FX-4130 vs i5-5200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.57
FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.70
+8.3%

FX-4130 outperforms Core i5-5200U by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21012045
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.23
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency9.911.29
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)27 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$112

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size82 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 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
SocketFCBGA1168AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560X1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5200U and FX-4130.

PCIe version2.0n/a
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i5-5200U 1.57
FX-4130 1.70
+8.3%

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.

i5-5200U 2499
FX-4130 2696
+7.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-5200U 788
+90.8%
FX-4130 413

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-5200U 1510
+41.8%
FX-4130 1065

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-5200U 3290
FX-4130 3590
+9.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.57 1.70
Recency 1 March 2015 27 August 2012
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i5-5200U has an age advantage of 2 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

FX-4130, on the other hand, has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-5200U and FX-4130.

Be aware that Core i5-5200U is a notebook processor while FX-4130 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5200U and FX-4130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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