The Core i7-7740X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-4130, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $182.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the FX-4130
- Up to 78% cheaper – $52.02 vs $234.99
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7740X vs FX-4130 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$234.99
22%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
25%
Core i7-7740X vs FX-4130 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7740X vs FX-4130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs FX-4130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
FX-4130
Aug 27th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Aug 27th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $112.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
112 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
