FX-6130 vs i5-4430S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4430S
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.74
FX-6130
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.74

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16911690
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.57no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.992.73
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$135no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)288 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2315 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4430S and FX-6130.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4430S 2.74
FX-6130 2.74

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4430S 4347
FX-6130 4353
+0.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Recency 2 June 2013 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i5-4430S has an age advantage of 7 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

FX-6130, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-4430S and FX-6130.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4430S and FX-6130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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