Athlon X4 750K vs Core i3-4130T
Athlon X4 750K
Core i3-4130T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 750K is positioned at rank 576 and the Core i3-4130T is on rank 723, so the Athlon X4 750K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750K
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4130T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 X4 750K and Core i3-4130T
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-4130T
The Core i3-4130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,876 points. Launch price was $270.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 750K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4130T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 750K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4130T — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Athlon X4 750K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4130T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 750K scores 2,879 against the Core i3-4130T's 2,876 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 750K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,879 | 2,876 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 890 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 750K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4130T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K) and H81,B85,Q85,H87,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i3-4130T).
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 750K) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4130T). The Core i3-4130T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4130T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-4130T rivals A8-7600.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 750K launched at $91 MSRP, while the Core i3-4130T debuted at $124. At current prices ($17 vs $10), the Core i3-4130T is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 750K delivers 169.4 pts/$ vs 287.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-4130T — making the Core i3-4130T the 51.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Core i3-4130T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $91-27% | $124 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17 | $10-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 169.4 | 287.6+70% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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