FX-4130 vs Core i7-4600U
FX-4130
Core i7-4600U
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 i7-4600U is on rank 753, 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 i7-4600U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4130 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4130 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4600U
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 i7-4600U
The Core i7-4600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,720 points. Launch price was $398.
Processing Power
The FX-4130 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4600U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4600U — a 16.7% clock advantage for the FX-4130 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The FX-4130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4600U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4130 scores 2,718 against the Core i7-4600U's 2,720 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4600U.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Haswell-ULT (2013) |
| PassMark | 2,718 | 2,720 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4600U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4130 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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