FX-6130 vs Core i5-3470S

FX-6130

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Core i5-3470S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6130

6 / 6

4,353

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-3470S

4 / 4

4,374

+0.5%

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 i5-3470S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13114%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12391%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8997%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2710%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2147%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1878%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1076%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1062%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

967%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

967%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

956%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

930%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

917%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

913%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

905%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

100%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

100%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

99%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

99%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

99%

#716

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

99%

#717

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

99%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

98%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

98%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

98%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

98%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

98%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

98%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

97%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-6130 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-3470S is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-6130	Core i5-3470S
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($37)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-3470S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 8% cheaper ($37 vs $40) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-6130	Core i5-3470S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($37)

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 i5-3470S Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6130 and Core i5-3470S

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 i5-3470S

The Core i5-3470S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,374 points. Launch price was $200.

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Processing Power

The FX-6130 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-3470S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6130 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470S — a 8% clock advantage for the FX-6130 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The FX-6130 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3470S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6130 scores 4,353 against the Core i5-3470S's 4,374 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-3470S. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6130 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3470S.

Feature	FX-6130	Core i5-3470S
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 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	4,374

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Memory & Platform

The FX-6130 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3470S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-6130	Core i5-3470S
Socket	AM3+	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-6130) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3470S). The Core i5-3470S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2500), while the FX-6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3470S targets Desktop.

Feature	FX-6130	Core i5-3470S
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 2500
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The FX-6130 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-3470S debuted at $184. At current prices ($40 vs $37), the Core i5-3470S is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6130 delivers 108.8 pts/$ vs 118.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-3470S — making the Core i5-3470S the 8.3% better value option.