FX-4130 vs FX-8320E

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8320E
2014
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.12
+83.5%
FX-4130
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.70

FX-8320E outperforms FX-4130 by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8320E and FX-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16132043
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.690.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.111.29
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date2 September 2014 (10 years ago)27 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$147$112

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-8320E has 200% better value for money than FX-4130.

Detailed specifications

FX-8320E and FX-4130 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
L2 cache8192 KB4096 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 VMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8320E and FX-4130 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
SocketAM3+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8320E and FX-4130. 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-8320E and FX-4130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8320E and FX-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8320E and FX-4130.

PCIe versionn/an/a

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.

FX-8320E 3.12
+83.5%
FX-4130 1.70

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.

FX-8320E 4960
+84%
FX-4130 2696

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-8320E 438
+6.1%
FX-4130 413

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-8320E 1685
+58.2%
FX-4130 1065

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-8320E 6460
+79.9%
FX-4130 3590

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 1.70
Recency 2 September 2014 27 August 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

FX-8320E has a 83.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-8320E is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.


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