Core i3-4030Y vs Phenom II X4 N970

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4030Y

2 / 4

1,654

+0.4%

1,647

0.0%

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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 i3-4030Y is positioned at rank 182 and the Phenom II X4 N970 is on rank 388, so the Core i3-4030Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030Y

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#170

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

355%

#171

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#172

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

321%

#173

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

319%

#174

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#176

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#177

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#178

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#179

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#182

Core i3-4030Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 N970

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

99%

#376

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

534%

#377

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

527%

#378

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

483%

#379

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

481%

#380

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

477%

#382

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

460%

#383

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

442%

#384

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

441%

#385

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

429%

#388

Phenom II X4 N970

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Phenom II X4 N970 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4030Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	Phenom II X4 N970
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	Phenom II X4 N970
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-4030Y Benchmark Check

Phenom II X4 N970 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4030Y and Phenom II X4 N970

Core i3-4030Y

The Core i3-4030Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 1,654 points. Launch price was $281.

Phenom II X4 N970

The Phenom II X4 N970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,647 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4030Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 N970 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 N970 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-4030Y versus 2.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 N970 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 N970. The Core i3-4030Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X4 N970 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030Y scores 1,654 against the Phenom II X4 N970's 1,647 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-4030Y.

Feature	Core i3-4030Y	Phenom II X4 N970
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.2 GHz+38%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,654	1,647

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4030Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 N970 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.