Pentium 2020M vs Phenom X4 9150e
Pentium 2020M
Phenom X4 9150e
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 2020M is positioned at rank 1063 and the Phenom X4 9150e is on rank 438, so the Phenom X4 9150e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2020M
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 2020M and Phenom X4 9150e
Pentium 2020M
The Pentium 2020M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $134.
Phenom X4 9150e
The Phenom X4 9150e 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: 1.8 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: 1,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 2020M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9150e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9150e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 2020M. The Pentium 2020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2020M scores 1,412 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom X4 9150e. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,412 | 1,427+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 391 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 667 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 2020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Pentium 2020M) / not specified (Phenom X4 9150e). The Pentium 2020M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Phenom X4 9150e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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