CPU
GPU
A9-9420e
Core 2 Extreme X9000
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A9-9420e is positioned at rank 833 and the Core 2 Extreme X9000 is on rank 915, so the A9-9420e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A9-9420e
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X9000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9420e | Core 2 Extreme X9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9420e | Core 2 Extreme X9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A9-9420e and Core 2 Extreme X9000
A9-9420e
The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Extreme X9000
The Core 2 Extreme X9000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,108 points. Launch price was $851.
Processing Power
Both the A9-9420e and Core 2 Extreme X9000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X9000 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Extreme X9000. The A9-9420e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme X9000 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9420e scores 1,101 against the Core 2 Extreme X9000's 1,108 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Extreme X9000.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Core 2 Extreme X9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,101 | 1,108 |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9420e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Extreme X9000 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Core 2 Extreme X9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A9-9420e) / not specified (Core 2 Extreme X9000). The A9-9420e includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core 2 Extreme X9000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Core 2 Extreme X9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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