Pentium 3560M vs Phenom X4 9100e
Pentium 3560M
Phenom X4 9100e
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 3560M is positioned at rank 153 and the Phenom X4 9100e is on rank 453, so the Pentium 3560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3560M | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3560M | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 3560M and Phenom X4 9100e
Pentium 3560M
The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.
Phenom X4 9100e
The Phenom X4 9100e 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: 1,353 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 3560M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9100e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9100e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9100e — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 3560M. The Pentium 3560M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560M scores 1,345 against the Phenom X4 9100e's 1,353 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e.
| Feature | Pentium 3560M | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 1,345 | 1,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3560M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3560M | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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