MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs FX-4130

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.70
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads, 2000 Watt
1.99
+17.1%

MediaTek Kompanio 520 outperforms FX-4130 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20451923
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency1.290.09
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date27 August 2012 (12 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$112no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2 GHz
L2 cache4096 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt2000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.70 1.99
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 2000 Watt

FX-4130 has 1500% lower power consumption.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 17.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4130 is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4130 and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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