FX-6130 vs Ryzen 5 3500

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 3500
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
8.05
+194%
FX-6130
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.74

Ryzen 5 3500 outperforms FX-6130 by a whopping 194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9301692
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency11.722.73
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads66
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache384 KB288 KB
L2 cache3 MB6 MB
L3 cache16 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket AM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and FX-6130.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Ryzen 5 3500 8.05
+194%
FX-6130 2.74

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.

Ryzen 5 3500 12791
+194%
FX-6130 4353

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.05 2.74
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 5 3500 has a 193.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 3500 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6130 in performance tests.


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