Ryzen 7 5700X vs FX-4130

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.74
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.30
+894%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms FX-4130 by a whopping 894% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2017373
Place by popularitynot in top-10029
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data40.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date27 August 2012 (12 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cacheno data512 KB
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB
L3 cacheno data32 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm22 x 74 sq. mm; I/O = 125 sq. mm mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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
SocketAM3+1331
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4130 and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

FX-4130 1.74
Ryzen 7 5700X 17.30
+894%

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.

FX-4130 2686
Ryzen 7 5700X 26670
+893%

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.

FX-4130 417
Ryzen 7 5700X 2145
+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.

FX-4130 1070
Ryzen 7 5700X 9727
+809%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.74 17.30
Recency 27 August 2012 4 April 2022
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700X has a 894.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.


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