FX-4130 vs i5-6200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.89
+11.2%
FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.70

Core i5-6200U outperforms FX-4130 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6200U and FX-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19852058
Place by popularity91not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency11.921.29
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 September 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 i5-6200U 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 speed2.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB4096 KB
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size98.57 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1750 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 i5-6200U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6200U 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
My WiFi+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

Security technologies

Core i5-6200U and FX-4130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6200U 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 i5-6200U and FX-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 520On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6200U and FX-4130 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6200U and FX-4130.

PCIe version3.0n/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.

i5-6200U 1.89
+11.2%
FX-4130 1.70

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.

i5-6200U 2995
+11.1%
FX-4130 2696

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.

i5-6200U 558
+34.8%
FX-4130 414

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.

i5-6200U 1333
+25%
FX-4130 1066

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-6200U 3700
+3.1%
FX-4130 3590

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 1.70
Recency 1 September 2015 27 August 2012
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i5-6200U has a 11.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

FX-4130, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i5-6200U is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6200U is a notebook processor while FX-4130 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6200U and FX-4130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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