Core i7-2920XM vs FX-6130

Core i7-2920XM vs FX-6130 Performance Spectrum

Core i7-2920XM

4 / 8

4,336

0.0%

4,353

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

Core i7-2920XM vs FX-6130 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Core i7-2920XM vs FX-6130: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i7-2920XM

2011

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 95W, a 40W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 3000, while FX-6130 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (4,336 vs 4,353).

FX-6130

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-2920XM across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌72.7% higher power demand at 95W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-2920XM can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-6130 better than Core i7-2920XM?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i7-2920XM is ahead with a 7.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, FX-6130 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, FX-6130 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-6130 still makes the most sense overall. FX-6130 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FX-6130 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2012 vs 2011) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 6 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core i7-2920XM vs FX-6130 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i7-2920XM

The Core i7-2920XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,336 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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 Core i7-2920XM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the FX-6130 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-2920XM versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the FX-6130 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-2920XM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-6130 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2920XM scores 4,336 against the FX-6130's 4,353 — a 0.4% lead for the FX-6130. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-2920XM	FX-6130
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)+4167%	6 MB
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	4,336	4,353

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2920XM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-6130 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2920XM	FX-6130
Socket	PGA988	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-2920XM) / not specified (FX-6130). The Core i7-2920XM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the FX-6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2920XM rivals Core i7-2820QM.