AMD FX-4130 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Comparative analysis of AMD FX-4130 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s).

AMD FX-4130

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4130

CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 1 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 56% higher clock speed: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 32 nm SOI vs 45 nm
Around 27% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1348 vs 1061
Around 42% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2713 vs 1906
Around 39% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 470 vs 337
Around 19% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1261 vs 1061
Around 70% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.229 vs 0.135

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	January 2013 vs November 2008
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI vs 45 nm
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1348 vs 1061
PassMark - CPU mark	2713 vs 1906
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	470 vs 337
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1261 vs 1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.229 vs 0.135

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 71.4°C vs 70°C
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 125 Watt
Around 53% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 15.964 vs 10.421
Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.999 vs 3.644

Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature	71.4°C vs 70°C
L1 cache	256 KB vs 192 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	15.964 vs 10.421
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.999 vs 3.644

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD FX-4130
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1348

1061

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2713

1906

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

470

337

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1261

1061

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10.421

15.964

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.229

0.135

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.644

3.999

Name	AMD FX-4130	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
PassMark - Single thread mark	1348	1061
PassMark - CPU mark	2713	1906
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	470	337
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1261	1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	10.421	15.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.229	0.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.644	3.999
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)		0.538
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		1.117

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD FX-4130	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Essentials
Architecture codename	Vishera	Yorkfield
Family	AMD FX-Series Processors
Launch date	January 2013	November 2008
OPN PIB	FD4130FRGUBOX
OPN Tray	FD4130FRW4MGU
Place in performance rating	2748	3088
Price now	$75.99	$49.99
Series	AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Value for money (0-100)	16.16	17.60
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Processor Number		Q8300
Status		Discontinued
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.8 GHz	2.50 GHz
Die size	315 mm	164 mm2
L1 cache	192 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	4 MB	4096 KB
L3 cache	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	70°C	71.4°C
Maximum frequency	3.9 GHz	2.5 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4
P0 Vcore voltage	Min: 1.2875 V - Max: 1.4125 V
Transistor count	1200 million	456 million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		1333 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		71 °C
VID voltage range		0.8500V-1.3625V
Memory
Supported memory frequency	1866 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM3	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	95 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	n / a
Advanced Technologies
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)