Xeon L3426 vs FX-4130
Xeon L3426
FX-4130
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon L3426 is positioned at rank 753 and the FX-4130 is on rank 637, so the FX-4130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3426
Performance Per Dollar FX-4130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3426 | FX-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3426 | FX-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3426 and FX-4130
Xeon L3426
The Xeon L3426 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,742 points. Launch price was $800.
FX-4130
The FX-4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,718 points. Launch price was $112.
Processing Power
The Xeon L3426 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-4130's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon L3426 versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-4130 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the FX-4130 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The FX-4130 is built on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3426 scores 2,742 against the FX-4130's 2,718 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon L3426.
| Feature | Xeon L3426 | FX-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.8 GHz+104% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4096 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,742 | 2,718 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3426 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-4130 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3426 | FX-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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