FX-4130 vs Core i5-5300U
FX-4130
Core i5-5300U
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 Core i5-5300U is on rank 758, 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 Core i5-5300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4130 | Core i5-5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4130 | Core i5-5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core i5-5300U
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.
Core i5-5300U
The Core i5-5300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,709 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The FX-4130 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-5300U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5300U — a 29.4% clock advantage for the FX-4130 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The FX-4130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-5300U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4130 scores 2,718 against the Core i5-5300U's 2,709 — a 0.3% lead for the FX-4130.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Core i5-5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+34% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+65% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,718 | 2,709 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-5300U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Core i5-5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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