Core i7-620LM vs Phenom X4 9450e
Core i7-620LM
Phenom X4 9450e
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 i7-620LM is positioned at rank 1208 and the Phenom X4 9450e is on rank 1093, so the Phenom X4 9450e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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 i7-620LM and Phenom X4 9450e
Core i7-620LM
The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e 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: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-620LM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X4 9450e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM versus 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM. The Core i7-620LM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620LM scores 1,463 against the Phenom X4 9450e's 1,455 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-620LM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,463 | 1,455 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-620LM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM) / not specified (Phenom X4 9450e). The Core i7-620LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Phenom X4 9450e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-620LM launched at $300 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9450e debuted at $450.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-33% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $430 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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