Celeron Dual-Core T1400 vs FX-4130

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 / 2

2,725

+0.3%

2,718

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is positioned at rank 638 and the FX-4130 is on rank 637, so the FX-4130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#626

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

861%

#627

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

849%

#628

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

779%

#629

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

776%

#630

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

769%

#632

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

742%

#633

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

712%

#634

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

711%

#635

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

691%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-4130

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11469%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10837%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7868%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2370%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1878%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1643%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

941%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

928%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

845%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

845%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

836%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

813%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

802%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

799%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

791%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

100%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

99%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

99%

#645

Core i3-4170T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $17

99%

#646

FX-8370E

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

98%

#647

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

98%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

98%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-4130 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	FX-4130
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($10 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	FX-4130
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+151%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron Dual-Core T1400 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and FX-4130

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.

FX-4130

The FX-4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,718 points. Launch price was $112.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-4130 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 — a 77.1% clock advantage for the FX-4130. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the FX-4130 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the FX-4130's 2,718 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	FX-4130
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	3.9 GHz+125%
Base Clock	—	3.8 GHz
L2 Cache	512 kB	4096 kB+700%
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	2,725	2,718

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the FX-4130 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	FX-4130
Socket	P	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) / not specified (FX-4130). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	FX-4130
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 launched at $80 MSRP, while the FX-4130 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $25), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 delivers 272.5 pts/$ vs 108.7 pts/$ for the FX-4130 — making the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 the 85.9% better value option.