Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper FX-4130 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 596 days older than the cheaper FX-4130.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than FX-4130 - 261 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than AMD FX-4130 - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of AMD FX-4130
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $52.02 vs $449.95
Apex Legends
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Game Graphics
High
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Aug 27th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | AMD FX-4130 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Aug 27th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | FX |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Zambezi |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |