Core 2 Duo SL9400 vs Phenom II X4 B93
Core 2 Duo SL9400
Phenom II X4 B93
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core 2 Duo SL9400 is positioned at rank 1147 and the Phenom II X4 B93 is on rank 297, so the Phenom II X4 B93 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SL9400
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B93
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($284) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($284) | ✅ 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 Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Phenom II X4 B93
Core 2 Duo SL9400
The Core 2 Duo SL9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,144 points. Launch price was $284.
Phenom II X4 B93
The Phenom II X4 B93 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,159 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo SL9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 B93 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 B93 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SL9400 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B93 — a 40.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B93 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SL9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X4 B93 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SL9400 scores 2,144 against the Phenom II X4 B93's 2,159 — a 0.7% lead for the Phenom II X4 B93. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SL9400 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B93.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,144 | 2,159 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo SL9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 B93 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo SL9400) / not specified (Phenom II X4 B93). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SL9400 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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