CPU
GPU
Pentium J3710
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 J3710 is positioned at rank 618 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 J3710
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J3710 and Phenom X4 9150e
Pentium J3710
The Pentium J3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.64 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,420 points. Launch price was $161.
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
Both the Pentium J3710 and Phenom X4 9150e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.64 GHz on the Pentium J3710 versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Pentium J3710. The Pentium J3710 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J3710 scores 1,420 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom X4 9150e. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium J3710 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.64 GHz+47% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,420 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J3710 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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