Celeron 4205U vs Phenom X4 9100e
Celeron 4205U
Phenom X4 9100e
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 Celeron 4205U is positioned at rank 152 and the Phenom X4 9100e is on rank 453, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 4205U | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 4205U | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 Celeron 4205U and Phenom X4 9100e
Celeron 4205U
The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.
Phenom X4 9100e
The Phenom X4 9100e 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: 1,353 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron 4205U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9100e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9100e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9100e — identical boost frequencies. The Celeron 4205U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4205U scores 1,350 against the Phenom X4 9100e's 1,353 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,350 | 1,353 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 585 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 4205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U) / not specified (Phenom X4 9100e). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Phenom X4 9100e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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