FX-8800P vs Core i3-4130T

FX-8800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Core i3-4130T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-8800P

4 / 4

2,833

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4130T

2 / 4

2,876

+1.5%

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. The FX-8800P is positioned at rank 903 and the Core i3-4130T is on rank 723, so the Core i3-4130T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar FX-8800P

#891

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1553%

#892

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1530%

#893

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1405%

#894

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1399%

#895

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1386%

#897

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1338%

#898

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1283%

#899

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1281%

#900

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1247%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4130T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13442%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12701%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9222%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2778%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2201%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1925%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1103%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1088%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

991%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

991%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

980%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

953%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

940%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

936%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

928%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

100%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

100%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

99%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

99%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

99%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

98%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

98%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

98%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

98%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

97%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

97%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-8800P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4130T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-8800P	Core i3-4130T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-4130T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 78% cheaper ($10 vs $45) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-8800P	Core i3-4130T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+357%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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-8800P Benchmark Check

Core i3-4130T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-8800P and Core i3-4130T

FX-8800P

The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-4130T

The Core i3-4130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,876 points. Launch price was $270.

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Processing Power

The FX-8800P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4130T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4130T — a 15.9% clock advantage for the FX-8800P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The FX-8800P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-4130T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8800P scores 2,833 against the Core i3-4130T's 2,876 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-4130T.

Feature	FX-8800P	Core i3-4130T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,833	2,876+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	890

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Memory & Platform

The FX-8800P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4130T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-8800P	Core i3-4130T
Socket	FP4	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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-8800P) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4130T). The Core i3-4130T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the FX-8800P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4130T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-4130T rivals A8-7600.

Feature	FX-8800P	Core i3-4130T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4400
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	—	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The FX-8800P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-4130T debuted at $124. At current prices ($45 vs $10), the Core i3-4130T is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8800P delivers 63.0 pts/$ vs 287.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-4130T — making the Core i3-4130T the 128.2% better value option.