FX-4130 vs Celeron G4950
FX-4130
Celeron G4950
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. The FX-4130 is positioned at rank #637 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4130
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
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 G4950
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 G4950
The Celeron G4950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,714 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The FX-4130 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4950 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-4130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 versus 3.3 GHz on the Celeron G4950 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the FX-4130 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The FX-4130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G4950 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4130 scores 2,718 against the Celeron G4950's 2,714 — a 0.1% lead for the FX-4130.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,718 | 2,714 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4950 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-4130) / VT-x (Celeron G4950). The Celeron G4950 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the FX-4130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4950 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The FX-4130 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G4950 debuted at $52. At current prices ($25 vs $63), the FX-4130 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4130 delivers 108.7 pts/$ vs 43.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G4950 — making the FX-4130 the 86.5% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $52-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-60% | $63 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.7+152% | 43.1 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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