FX-4130 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

#ad 
Buy on Amazon
VS

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.03
+924%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms FX-4130 by a whopping 924% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3572038
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.150.24
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.131.28
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)27 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$112

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 2046% better value for money than FX-4130.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache1.5 MBno data
L2 cache8 MB4096 KB
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size213 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C70 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSP3r2AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes60no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 18.03
+924%
FX-4130 1.76

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 27600
+924%
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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 1187
+187%
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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 8111
+662%
FX-4130 1065

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.03 1.76
Recency 13 July 2017 27 August 2012
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 924.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

FX-4130, on the other hand, has 44% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4130 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and FX-4130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
AMD FX-4130
FX-4130

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.9 151 vote

Rate Ryzen Threadripper 1950X on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.5 173 votes

Rate FX-4130 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or FX-4130, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.