FX-4130 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.43
+97.1%

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and FX-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14801948
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.450.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)27 August 2012 (11 years ago)
Current price$90 $39

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-8300 has 458% better value for money than FX-4130.

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.9 GHz
L2 cache8192 KB4096 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 VMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 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)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 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-8300 and FX-4130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 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 cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 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-8300 3.43
+97.1%
FX-4130 1.74

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by 97% 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%

FX-8300 5307
+97.6%
FX-4130 2686

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by 98% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

FX-8300 457
+9.6%
FX-4130 417

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by 10% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

FX-8300 1735
+61.8%
FX-4130 1072

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by 62% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

FX-8300 6090
+69.6%
FX-4130 3590

FX-8300 outperforms FX-4130 by 70% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.43 1.74
Recency 23 October 2012 27 August 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.


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