Pentium Dual Core T2370 vs Phenom X4 9600
Pentium Dual Core T2370
Phenom X4 9600
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 Dual Core T2370 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Phenom X4 9600 is on rank 397, so the Phenom X4 9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2370
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Phenom X4 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Phenom X4 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 Dual Core T2370 and Phenom X4 9600
Pentium Dual Core T2370
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom X4 9600
The Phenom X4 9600 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: 2.3 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: 1,607 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9600 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 versus 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X4 9600 — a 28.3% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9600. The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom X4 9600 uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 scores 1,601 against the Phenom X4 9600's 1,607 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom X4 9600.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Phenom X4 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.3 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,601 | 1,607 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X4 9600 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Phenom X4 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370) / not specified (Phenom X4 9600). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Phenom X4 9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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