FX-6130 vs Core i5-3350P

FX-6130

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Core i5-3350P

4 Cores4 Thrd69 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6130

6 / 6

4,353

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-3350P

4 / 4

4,314

0.0%

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 Core i5-3350P

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13654%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12901%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9367%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2822%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2235%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1955%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1120%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1105%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1006%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1006%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

995%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

968%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

955%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

951%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

942%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

97%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The FX-6130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3350P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	FX-6130	Core i5-3350P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-3350P holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 59% higher cost efficiency score compared to the FX-6130.

Insight	FX-6130	Core i5-3350P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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

Core i5-3350P Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6130 and Core i5-3350P

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.

Core i5-3350P

The Core i5-3350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,314 points. Launch price was $292.

⚡

Processing Power

The FX-6130 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-3350P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3350P — a 16.7% clock advantage for the FX-6130 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The FX-6130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3350P uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6130 scores 4,353 against the Core i5-3350P's 4,314 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-6130. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6130 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3350P.

Feature	FX-6130	Core i5-3350P
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+18%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,353	4,314

🧠

Memory & Platform

The FX-6130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3350P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-6130	Core i5-3350P
Socket	AM3+	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

💰

Value Analysis

The FX-6130 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-3350P debuted at $189. At current prices ($40 vs $25), the Core i5-3350P is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6130 delivers 108.8 pts/$ vs 172.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-3350P — making the Core i5-3350P the 45.3% better value option.