Pentium Gold 4415Y vs Phenom II X4 B97
Pentium Gold 4415Y
Phenom II X4 B97
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 Gold 4415Y is positioned at rank 908 and the Phenom II X4 B97 is on rank 241, so the Phenom II X4 B97 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B97
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4415Y | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4415Y | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) |
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 Gold 4415Y and Phenom II X4 B97
Pentium Gold 4415Y
The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.
Phenom II X4 B97
The Phenom II X4 B97 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,540 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 4415Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 B97 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 B97 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B97 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B97 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4415Y scores 2,521 against the Phenom II X4 B97's 2,540 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom II X4 B97. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415Y vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B97.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4415Y | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,521 | 2,540 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4415Y | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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