FX-6130 vs Athlon PRO 300GE

FX-6130

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Athlon PRO 300GE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6130

6 / 6

4,353

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Athlon PRO 300GE

2 / 4

4,342

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

105%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

105%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

105%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

104%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

104%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

104%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

103%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

103%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

102%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

102%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

101%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

101%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

101%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

100%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

99%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

99%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

99%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

99%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

99%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

98%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

98%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

98%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

98%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

98%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

97%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon PRO 300GE (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-6130	Athlon PRO 300GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-6130 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-6130	Athlon PRO 300GE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

FX-6130 Benchmark Check

Athlon PRO 300GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6130 and Athlon PRO 300GE

FX-6130

The FX-6130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,353 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon PRO 300GE

The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The FX-6130 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon PRO 300GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6130 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE — a 13.7% clock advantage for the FX-6130. The FX-6130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6130 scores 4,353 against the Athlon PRO 300GE's 4,342 — a 0.3% lead for the FX-6130. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6130 vs 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE.

Feature	FX-6130	Athlon PRO 300GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB
Process	32 nm	12 nm-63%
Architecture	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,353	4,342

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Memory & Platform

The FX-6130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-6130	Athlon PRO 300GE
Socket	AM3+	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-6130) / AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.

Feature	FX-6130	Athlon PRO 300GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The FX-6130 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 300GE debuted at $50. At current prices ($40 vs $50), the FX-6130 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6130 delivers 108.8 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Athlon PRO 300GE — making the FX-6130 the 22.5% better value option.