CPU
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Pentium G6960
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 G6960 is positioned at rank 881 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 G6960
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 G6960 and Phenom X4 9150e
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
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 G6960 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 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 63.7% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9150e. The Pentium G6960 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6960 scores 1,433 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G6960. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 1.8 GHz+94% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,433 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6960 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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