FX-4130 vs Celeron Dual-Core T1400
FX-4130
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
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 Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is on rank 638, so the FX-4130 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 Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 FX-4130 and Celeron Dual-Core T1400
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.
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.
Processing Power
The FX-4130 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-4130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 versus 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 — a 77.1% clock advantage for the FX-4130. The FX-4130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4130 scores 2,718 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2,725 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+125% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 2,718 | 2,725 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-4130) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The FX-4130 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 debuted at $80. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4130 delivers 108.7 pts/$ vs 272.5 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 — making the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 the 85.9% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.7 | 272.5+151% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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