FX-4130

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-4130

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-4130 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,585 Rank: 1204
Rank Name Score Visual
1200 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,587
+0%
1201 Pentium Silver N6005 4,587
+0%
1202 Xeon X5470 4,586
+0%
1203 Pentium G3220 4,586
+0%
1204 FX-4130 4,585
1205 Core i7-980X 4,583
+-0%
1206 Core i7-975 4,581
-0.1%
1207 Core i7-2675QM 4,580
-0.1%
1208 Pentium G3240 4,580
-0.1%
1209 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,580
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-4130 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,425 Rank: 1398
Rank Name Score Visual
1394 Core i3-5157U 4,426
+0%
1395 Celeron G1850 4,425
+0%
1396 Core i5-3437U 4,425
+0%
1397 Core i7-860S 4,425
+0%
1398 FX-4130 4,425
1399 A10 PRO-7800B 4,425
+0%
1400 Phenom II X3 B77 4,424
+-0%
1401 Celeron G4920 4,423
+-0%
1402 Phenom II X4 840T 4,423
+-0%
1403 Phenom II X4 910 4,423
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-4130 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,692 Rank: 1152
Rank Name Score Visual
1148 EPYC 7301 4,699
+0.1%
1149 Core i5-2500K 4,697
+0.1%
1150 Xeon W3570 4,695
+0.1%
1151 Pentium G3258 4,694
+0%
1152 FX-4130 4,692
1153 Core i5-2400S 4,689
-0.1%
1154 Core i7-3940XM 4,688
-0.1%
1155 Core i5-3320M 4,688
-0.1%
1156 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,685
-0.1%
1157 Core i7 940 4,685
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-4130 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-4130 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-4130 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-4130 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD FX-4130 remains a relic of the early 2010s, a processor that once aimed to challenge Intel’s dominance in the mainstream desktop market but now serves as a reminder of how far x86 architecture has evolved. Launched in August 2012 as part of AMD’s FX lineup, the FX-4130 is built on the Vishera microarchitecture, a refinement of the earlier Zambezi design, and manufactured on a 32 nm process by GlobalFoundries. Despite its age, the chip still offers a glimpse into the competitive landscape of that era, where raw clock speeds and core counts were heavily marketed, even if architectural efficiency lagged behind competitors.

At its core, the FX-4130 is a quad-core processor with a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz, supported by a 19x multiplier. It operates on a 65 W thermal envelope, though its TDP is listed at 125 W, indicating significant power consumption under load. This high power draw, combined with a lack of simultaneous multithreading, limits its efficiency and makes it unsuitable for modern energy-conscious systems. The processor features a 7.629 MiB L3 cache, which was generous for its time, but the absence of L2 cache per core and the use of a dual-channel DDR3 memory interface restricts its ability to scale in memory-intensive workloads.

The FX-4130’s performance reflects its era. In the overall benchmark score, it ranks #1204 out of 2060 processors, with a score of 4585. Its single-core performance, at 4692, places it at #1152, indicating a relatively strong per-core capability, which was one of the few advantages over some contemporary Intel offerings. However, its multicore performance, with a score of 4425 and rank #1395, reveals a significant bottleneck. While it competes closely with processors like the Phenom II X4 B95 and X4 960T, it falls behind modern mid-range CPUs in terms of real-world application responsiveness and efficiency.

The lack of integrated graphics is a notable omission, though certain AM3+ motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic display output through the chipset. The processor supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AES-NI, and AMD-V, which enabled virtualization and encryption tasks, but its 32-bit memory architecture and limited PCIe 2.0 bandwidth constrain its potential in modern systems. With a socket AM3+ and a µPGA package, the FX-4130 is incompatible with newer platforms, limiting its relevance to legacy systems or enthusiasts focused on retro builds.

In conclusion, the FX-4130 holds little practical value in today’s computing environment. While it was a bold attempt by AMD to deliver high clock speeds and competitive pricing, its architectural limitations, high power consumption, and lack of modern features place it well below the performance and efficiency standards of 2026. It is best suited for niche use cases such as vintage system preservation or budget retro builds, but not for general-purpose computing, gaming, or content creation.
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AMD FX-4130

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-4130
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (unlocked)
Core Name: Vishera
Socket: Socket AM3+
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 125 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES CLMUL SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V XOP
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