FX-4130 vs Athlon X4 750
FX-4130
Athlon X4 750
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 FX-4130 is positioned at rank 637 and the Athlon X4 750 is on rank 611, so the Athlon X4 750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4130
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+275%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
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 FX-4130 and Athlon X4 750
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.
Athlon X4 750
The Athlon X4 750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,751 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the FX-4130 and Athlon X4 750 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-4130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X4 750 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4130 scores 2,718 against the Athlon X4 750's 2,751 — a 1.2% lead for the Athlon X4 750.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,718 | 2,751+1% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 750 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-4130) / AMD-V (Athlon X4 750). Primary use case: Athlon X4 750 targets Desktop.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The FX-4130 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 750 debuted at $95. At current prices ($25 vs $95), the FX-4130 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4130 delivers 108.7 pts/$ vs 29.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 750 — making the FX-4130 the 115.9% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $95-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-74% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.7+275% | 29.0 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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