FX-4130 vs Core i5

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5
2023
2.17
+24.7%

Core i5 outperforms FX-4130 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in performance ranking17721945
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.780.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameno dataZambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)27 August 2012 (11 years ago)
Current price$194 $39

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Core i5 has 2508% better value for money than FX-4130.

Detailed specifications

Core i5 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 coresno data4 (Quad-Core)
Threadsno data4
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.9 GHz
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
Chip lithographyno data32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data70 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM3+
Power consumption (TDP)no data125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

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

AES-NIno data+
FMAno data+
AVXno data+

Virtualization technologies

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

AMD-Vno data+

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

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

PCIe versionno datan/a

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.

Core i5 2.17
+24.7%
FX-4130 1.74

Core i5 outperforms FX-4130 by 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Core i5 2598
FX-4130 2686
+3.4%

FX-4130 outperforms Core i5 by 3% in Passmark.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

Core i5 6640
+85%
FX-4130 3590

Core i5 outperforms FX-4130 by 85% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 1.74
Recency 1 October 2023 27 August 2012

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


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

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