Athlon PRO 300GE vs FX-6130
Athlon PRO 300GE
FX-6130
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 300GE and FX-6130
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
FX-6130
The FX-6130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,353 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6130 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6130 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the FX-6130. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the FX-6130 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the FX-6130's 4,353 — a 0.3% lead for the FX-6130. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6130.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,342 | 4,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6130 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) / not specified (FX-6130). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon PRO 300GE launched at $50 MSRP, while the FX-6130 debuted at $0. At current prices ($50 vs $40), the FX-6130 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 300GE delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 108.8 pts/$ for the FX-6130 — making the FX-6130 the 22.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8 | 108.8+25% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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