Processor N250 vs FX-4130
Aggregate performance score
Processor N250 outperforms FX-4130 by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2452 | 2062 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.19 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 0.53 | 18.49 |
| Designer | AMD | Intel |
| Manufacturer | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| Release date | 27 August 2012 (14 years ago) | 7 January 2025 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $112 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
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Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of FX-4130 and Processor N250: 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 0.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | no data | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 70 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-4130 and Processor N250 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4130 and Processor N250. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-4130 and Processor N250 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4130 and Processor N250 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4130 and Processor N250. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4130 and Processor N250.
| PCIe version | n/a | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.59 | 2.68 |
| Recency | 27 August 2012 | 7 January 2025 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
Processor N250 has a 69% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1983% lower power consumption.
The Intel Processor N250 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD FX-4130 in performance tests.
Note that FX-4130 is a desktop processor while Processor N250 is a notebook one.
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