CPU
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Pentium Dual Core T4500
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 Dual Core T4500 is positioned at rank 1108 and the Phenom X4 9100e is on rank 453, so the Phenom X4 9100e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ 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 Dual Core T4500 and Phenom X4 9100e
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 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. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Dual Core T4500 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 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9100e — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4500. The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the Phenom X4 9100e's 1,353 — a 1.3% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+28% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,336 | 1,353+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) / not specified (Phenom X4 9100e). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9100e debuted at $200. At current prices ($30 vs $35), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 delivers 44.5 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9100e — making the Pentium Dual Core T4500 the 14.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.5+15% | 38.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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