Core i5-4250U vs Phenom II X4 910e
Core i5-4250U
Phenom II X4 910e
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 i5-4250U is positioned at rank 100 and the Phenom II X4 910e is on rank 927, so the Core i5-4250U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4250U
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 910e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4250U | Phenom II X4 910e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4250U | Phenom II X4 910e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 i5-4250U and Phenom II X4 910e
Core i5-4250U
The Core i5-4250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,144 points. Launch price was $430.
Phenom II X4 910e
The Phenom II X4 910e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,148 points. Launch price was $157.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4250U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 910e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 910e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4250U versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 910e — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-4250U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X4 910e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4250U scores 2,144 against the Phenom II X4 910e's 2,148 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X4 910e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4250U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 910e.
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | Phenom II X4 910e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,144 | 2,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4250U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 910e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4250U) vs 0 (Phenom II X4 910e) — the Core i5-4250U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | Phenom II X4 910e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4250U) vs AMD-V (Phenom II X4 910e). The Core i5-4250U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5000), while the Phenom II X4 910e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4250U targets Budget, Phenom II X4 910e targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4250U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | Phenom II X4 910e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 5000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
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