AMD FX-6130

The AMD FX-6130 is a desktop processor with six cores and six threads, built on the Bulldozer architecture under the FX (Zambezi) generation and designed for AMD Socket AM3+. It runs from a 3.60 GHz base clock up to a 3.90 GHz boost clock, with a 95 W TDP, 288 KB of L1 cache, 6 MB of L2 cache, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The database record lists no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th-percentile position versus all CPUs; the nearestRivals list is empty.

Who Should Consider It

The FX-6130’s six cores and six threads make it a candidate for workloads that spread across multiple threads. The 3.60 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost clocks define the operating range, while the 8 MB L3 cache is shared, which can help threaded workloads exchange data without returning to system memory. Because the database has no benchmark scores, these recommendations come from the configuration rather than from measured results.

For content-creation and productivity applications that can scale across threads, the six-thread count is the main draw. The 6 MB L2 and 288 KB L1 provide cache capacity, and the shared 8 MB L3 offers a common pool for data shared between threads. The absence of measured scores means the record does not show how far the FX-6130 goes in rendering, encoding, or similar workloads. Users who need a straightforward desktop build on a DDR3 platform with Socket AM3+ fit the processor’s platform profile.

For office and general desktop use, the Desktop market segment classification and DDR3 memory support describe a conventional system. The integrated graphics note reads “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”, so display output is not a guaranteed CPU function; the motherboard or chipset must supply it. ECC memory is not supported, which further defines the FX-6130 as a mainstream desktop part rather than a memory-critical workstation component.

For gaming, the record is silent. No gaming benchmark scores are present, and the chipset-dependent graphics path means a discrete GPU or a supported chipset display output is likely necessary. The unlocked multiplier gives a user the option to tune clocks, but the fact pack includes no overclocking results. Users looking for measured gaming performance data will not find it in this database entry.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals field is empty. No rival names or scores are present, so direct comparisons to named processors cannot be made from this FACT PACK. The only comparative anchor is percentileVsAllCpus, which is 50. That places the FX-6130 at the midpoint of the database’s all-CPU ranking.

The average benchmark score is 0, and the benchmarks array is empty, so the 50th-percentile value should not be mistaken for a measured benchmark result. It is a database-rank position, not a performance score. Because there are no rivals and no measured scores, any claim like “faster than processor X” would be unsupported. The data supports only specification-level statements: six threads, a 3.90 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of shared L3 cache, and a 95 W TDP.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is 95 W, and that is the only power figure in the fact pack. No load power draw, idle power, or thermal test results are listed. For cooling planning, a 95 W TDP class part implies a capable air cooler; the fact pack does not specify a cooler size, model, or type.

The physical context behind the TDP is the 32 nm process node, 1,200 million transistors, and 315 mm² die. These are the only thermal-related physical specifications in the record. The unlocked multiplier means that raising the clock beyond the 3.90 GHz boost would move power consumption above the 95 W TDP, but the fact pack does not define the available thermal headroom.

Platform and Compatibility

The FX-6130 uses AMD Socket AM3+ and belongs to the FX (Zambezi) generation of the Bulldozer architecture. Memory support is DDR3 over a dual-channel interface, and ECC memory is not supported. Expansion connectivity is PCIe Gen 2. The integrated graphics field reads “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”, so the processor itself is not listed as carrying an integrated graphics unit.

The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is FD6130WMW6KGU. The release date is 2012-10-22. The fact pack does not include a memory bandwidth value, so the dual-channel DDR3 interface is the only memory performance descriptor available.

For upgrade path planning, the AM3+ socket, DDR3 memory, and PCIe Gen 2 define the platform boundaries. A processor replacement would have to be compatible with AM3+. Moving to a different memory type or PCIe generation would require a platform that supports those features, but no such platform data is in this record. Within the platform, the unlocked multiplier allows tuning the existing FX-6130 rather than being limited to factory clock settings.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the FX-6130 have?

A: It has six cores and six threads.

Q: What socket and memory does it use?

A: It uses AMD Socket AM3+, supports DDR3 memory, and has a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Does the FX-6130 have integrated graphics?

A: The processor itself is not listed as having integrated graphics. The fact pack says integrated graphics are available “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”, which makes display output dependent on the motherboard or chipset.

Q: What is the TDP and what cooling tier does it imply?

A: The TDP is 95 W. No cooler specifications are in the fact pack, but that TDP sits in a mainstream desktop cooling class that a capable air cooler should cover.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, so clock tuning is possible. No overclocking results are included in the record.

Q: Are there benchmark results for this processor?

A: No. The benchmarks array is empty, and the average benchmark score is 0. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50, but it is not backed by measured scores in this record.