FX-9830P vs Core i3-4130

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Core i3-4130

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-9830P

4 / 4

3,298

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4130

2 / 4

3,334

+1.1%

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-9830P is positioned at rank 835 and the Core i3-4130 is on rank 615, so the Core i3-4130 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-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10937%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10335%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7504%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2261%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1791%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1566%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

897%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

885%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

806%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

806%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

797%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

776%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

765%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

762%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

755%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

100%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

98%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

98%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

100%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

100%

#619

Core i5-7640X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $85

99%

#620

Athlon II X3 425e

MSRP: $79|Avg: $58

99%

#621

Athlon II X4 640

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

98%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

98%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

97%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-9830P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4130 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-9830P	Core i3-4130
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-9830P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 18% cheaper ($45 vs $55) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-9830P	Core i3-4130
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+21%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)

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-9830P Benchmark Check

Core i3-4130 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-9830P and Core i3-4130

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-4130

The Core i3-4130 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,334 points. Launch price was $120.

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Processing Power

The FX-9830P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4130 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-9830P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-4130 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-9830P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-4130 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9830P scores 3,298 against the Core i3-4130's 3,334 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-4130.

Feature	FX-9830P	Core i3-4130
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.4 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per module)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,298	3,334+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,036
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,046

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Memory & Platform

The FX-9830P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4130 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-9830P	Core i3-4130
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-9830P) / VT-x (Core i3-4130). The Core i3-4130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the FX-9830P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4130 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-4130 rivals FX-4130.

Feature	FX-9830P	Core i3-4130
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4400
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The FX-9830P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-4130 debuted at $117. At current prices ($45 vs $55), the FX-9830P is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-9830P delivers 73.3 pts/$ vs 60.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-4130 — making the FX-9830P the 18.9% better value option.