FX-4130 vs FX-6200

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.57
+51.2%
FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.70

FX-6200 outperforms FX-4130 by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking17262043
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.951.29
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)27 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$112

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-6200 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache288 KBno data
L2 cache6144 KB4096 KB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 VMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-6200 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
SocketAM3+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and FX-4130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and FX-4130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6200 and FX-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

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 FX-6200 and FX-4130.

PCIe versionn/an/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.

FX-6200 2.57
+51.2%
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.

FX-6200 4085
+51.5%
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.

FX-6200 409
FX-4130 413
+1%

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-6200 1299
+22%
FX-4130 1065

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.57 1.70
Recency 27 February 2012 27 August 2012
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4

FX-6200 has a 51.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

FX-4130, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months.

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


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