AMD FX-8350 vs AMD FX-4130

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AMD FX-8350 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-4130
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-4130

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8350 and the AMD FX-4130 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8350 8 core processor released in Q4/2012 with the AMD FX-4130 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group AMD FX-4100/4200 (5)
2 Generation 1
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8350 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-4130 clocks with 3.80 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8350 Characteristic AMD FX-4130
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
4.00 GHz Frequency 3.80 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
4.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD FX-8350 Characteristic AMD FX-4130
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8350, while the AMD FX-4130 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

AMD FX-8350 Characteristic AMD FX-4130
Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8350 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-4130 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8350 Characteristic AMD FX-4130
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8350 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD FX-4130 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD FX-8350 Characteristic AMD FX-4130
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AM3+ Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2012
170 $ Release price 70 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
573 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
476 (83%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
2777 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1271 (46%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
5992 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
4154 (69%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
579 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
3803 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
576 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
2361 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
209 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1298 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
45 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
691.3 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
241 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1543 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
96 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
665 (100%)
AMD FX-4130 AMD FX-4130
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-4130
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