CPU
GPU
Athlon 5150
Phenom X4 9150e
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 Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the Phenom X4 9150e is on rank 438, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon 5150 and Phenom X4 9150e
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Phenom X4 9150e
The Phenom X4 9150e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 5150 and Phenom X4 9150e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9150e. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom X4 9150e.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon 5150) / not specified (Phenom X4 9150e). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Phenom X4 9150e requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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