CPU
GPU
Pentium 1403 v2
Athlon II X4 641
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is positioned at rank 708 and the Athlon II X4 641 is on rank 733, so the Pentium 1403 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 641
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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 Pentium 1403 v2 and Athlon II X4 641
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X4 641
The Athlon II X4 641 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,313 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 1403 v2 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 641 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 641 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 641 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 641 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X4 641 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 v2 scores 2,284 against the Athlon II X4 641's 2,313 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon II X4 641. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Pentium 1403 v2 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 641.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,284 | 2,313+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 641 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 1403 v2 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 641 debuted at $102. At current prices ($150 vs $102), the Athlon II X4 641 is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 1403 v2 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 22.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 641 — making the Athlon II X4 641 the 39.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $102-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $102-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 22.7+49% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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