Core i3-4020Y vs Phenom X3 8750
Core i3-4020Y
Phenom X3 8750
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 i3-4020Y is positioned at rank 716 and the Phenom X3 8750 is on rank 1043, so the Core i3-4020Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4020Y
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4020Y | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4020Y | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 i3-4020Y and Phenom X3 8750
Core i3-4020Y
The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.
Phenom X3 8750
The Phenom X3 8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4020Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X3 8750 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X3 8750 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8750. The Core i3-4020Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X3 8750 uses Toliman (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4020Y scores 1,448 against the Phenom X3 8750's 1,445 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-4020Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4020Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8750.
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,448 | 1,445 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4020Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X3 8750 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i3-4020Y) / not specified (Phenom X3 8750). The Core i3-4020Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Phenom X3 8750 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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