Pentium 4415Y vs Phenom X4 9500
Pentium 4415Y
Phenom X4 9500
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 4415Y is positioned at rank 674 and the Phenom X4 9500 is on rank 1061, so the Pentium 4415Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4415Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4415Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 4415Y and Phenom X4 9500
Pentium 4415Y
The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom X4 9500
The Phenom X4 9500 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: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4415Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X4 9500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. The Pentium 4415Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4415Y scores 1,582 against the Phenom X4 9500's 1,564 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium 4415Y. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9500.
| Feature | Pentium 4415Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB SmartCache | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,582+1% | 1,564 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4415Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4415Y | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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