Pentium N4200 vs Athlon II X4 630

Pentium N4200

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2016

Athlon II X4 630

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N4200

4 / 4

2,158

0.0%

2,175

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 N4200 is positioned at rank 1012 and the Athlon II X4 630 is on rank 868, so the Athlon II X4 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N4200

#1000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2190%

#1001

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2157%

#1002

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1981%

#1003

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1972%

#1004

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1954%

#1006

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1887%

#1007

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1809%

#1008

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1806%

#1009

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1757%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

100%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

100%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

98%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

98%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

97%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

97%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

96%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

95%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 630

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18488%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17470%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12684%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3821%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3027%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2648%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1517%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1497%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1363%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1363%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1348%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1311%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1293%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1288%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1276%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

98%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

99%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

98%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

98%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

98%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

97%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

97%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

97%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

97%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

97%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

95%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium N4200 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium N4200	Athlon II X4 630
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30.89)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II X4 630 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium N4200	Athlon II X4 630
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+108%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30.89)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium N4200 Benchmark Check

Athlon II X4 630 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N4200 and Athlon II X4 630

Pentium N4200

The Pentium N4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,158 points. Launch price was $161.

Athlon II X4 630

The Athlon II X4 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 2,175 points. Launch price was $63.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium N4200 and Athlon II X4 630 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium N4200 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 630 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 630 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium N4200 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 630 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N4200 scores 2,158 against the Athlon II X4 630's 2,175 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II X4 630. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium N4200 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 630.

Feature	Pentium N4200	Athlon II X4 630
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+155%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Propus (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,158	2,175

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N4200 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 630 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N4200	Athlon II X4 630
Socket	FCBGA1296	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N4200) / AMD-V (Athlon II X4 630).

Feature	Pentium N4200	Athlon II X4 630
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Pentium N4200 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 630 debuted at $129. At current prices ($30.89 vs $15), the Athlon II X4 630 is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N4200 delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 145.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 630 — making the Athlon II X4 630 the 69.9% better value option.