FX-6130 vs Xeon 5130

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5130
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.50
FX-6130
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.74
+448%

FX-6130 outperforms Xeon 5130 by a whopping 448% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5130 and FX-6130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28751690
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.74no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.732.73
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$16no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5130 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads26
Base clock speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache0 KB288 KB
L2 cache4 MB6 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5130 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 configuration11
Socket771AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5130 and FX-6130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5130 and FX-6130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5130 and FX-6130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5130 and FX-6130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5130 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.

Xeon 5130 0.50
FX-6130 2.74
+448%

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.

Xeon 5130 795
FX-6130 4353
+448%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.50 2.74
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 6
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon 5130 has 46.2% lower power consumption.

FX-6130, on the other hand, has a 448% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-6130 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5130 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5130 is a server/workstation processor while FX-6130 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5130 and FX-6130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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