Core i5-4302Y vs Phenom X4 9500
Core i5-4302Y
Phenom X4 9500
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 i5-4302Y is positioned at rank 201 and the Phenom X4 9500 is on rank 1061, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 i5-4302Y and Phenom X4 9500
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Phenom X4 9500
The Phenom X4 9500 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: 2.2 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: 1,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4302Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X4 9500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y versus 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9500 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4302Y. The Core i5-4302Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4302Y scores 1,580 against the Phenom X4 9500's 1,564 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-4302Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9500.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 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) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,580+1% | 1,564 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,086 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4302Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y) / not specified (Phenom X4 9500). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Phenom X4 9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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