Core i3-3217UE vs Phenom X4 9100e
Core i3-3217UE
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 Core i3-3217UE is positioned at rank 1187 and the Phenom X4 9100e is on rank 453, so the Phenom X4 9100e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3217UE
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ 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 Core i3-3217UE and Phenom X4 9100e
Core i3-3217UE
The Core i3-3217UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,362 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Core i3-3217UE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X4 9100e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9100e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-3217UE versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9100e — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9100e. The Core i3-3217UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217UE scores 1,362 against the Phenom X4 9100e's 1,353 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-3217UE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3217UE vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e.
| Feature | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,362 | 1,353 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 353 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 790 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3217UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-3217UE) / not specified (Phenom X4 9100e). The Core i3-3217UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Phenom X4 9100e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3217UE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-3217UE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9100e debuted at $200. At current prices ($35 vs $35), the Phenom X4 9100e is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-3217UE delivers 38.9 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9100e — making the Core i3-3217UE the 0.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-3217UE | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225 | $200-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.9 | 38.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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