Core i7-4800MQ
VS
Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4800MQ vs Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Intel

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013
VS
AMD

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2010

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 i7-4800MQ is positioned at rank 971 and the Phenom II X6 1100T BE is on rank 22, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE 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 i7-4800MQ

#959
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1932%
#960
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1903%
#961
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1747%
#962
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1739%
#963
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1723%
#965
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1664%
#966
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1596%
#967
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1593%
#968
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1550%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
100%
#977
Phenom II X2 N640
MSRP: $100|Avg: $55
99%
#978
A10-8700P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
99%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
1628%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
1538%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
1117%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
336%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
266%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
233%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
134%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
132%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
120%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
120%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
119%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
115%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
114%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
113%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
112%
#22
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A
100%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
99%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
98%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
98%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
96%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
95%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
95%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
95%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
93%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
93%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
92%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
91%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
91%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
91%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-4800MQ shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.
InsightCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
More affordable ($265)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $265 (vs $378), it costs 30% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 42% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4800MQ.
InsightCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+42%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
More affordable ($265)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4800MQ and Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Intel

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

AMD

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i7-4800MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4800MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4800MQ scores 5,773 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

FeatureCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
3.3 GHz+22%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)+33%
6 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Thuban (2010)
PassMark
5,773
5,745
Geekbench 6 Single
508
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4800MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
Socket
PGA946
AM3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4800MQ) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.

FeatureCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Enthusiast Legacy
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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4800MQ launched at $380 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE debuted at $265.

FeatureCore i7-4800MQPhenom II X6 1100T BE
MSRP
$380
$265-30%
Avg Price (30d)
$378
Release Date
2013
2010