Pentium N4200 vs Phenom II X4 910e

Pentium N4200

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2016

Phenom II X4 910e

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N4200

4 / 4

2,158

+0.5%

2,148

0.0%

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 Phenom II X4 910e is on rank 927, so the Phenom II X4 910e 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 Phenom II X4 910e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22786%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21531%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15633%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4710%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3730%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3263%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1869%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1845%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1680%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1680%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1661%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1616%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1593%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1587%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1573%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

98%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

100%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

99%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

98%

#935

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#936

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

97%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

97%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

96%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

96%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

96%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

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	Phenom II X4 910e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($30.89)	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X4 910e (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium N4200	Phenom II X4 910e
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+124%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30.89)	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)

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

Phenom II X4 910e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N4200 and Phenom II X4 910e

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.

Phenom II X4 910e

The Phenom II X4 910e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,148 points. Launch price was $157.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium N4200 and Phenom II X4 910e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium N4200 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 910e — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 910e (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium N4200 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 910e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N4200 scores 2,158 against the Phenom II X4 910e's 2,148 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium N4200. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium N4200 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 910e.

Feature	Pentium N4200	Phenom II X4 910e
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+136%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Deneb (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,158	2,148

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N4200 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 910e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N4200	Phenom II X4 910e
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	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N4200) / AMD-V (Phenom II X4 910e). Primary use case: Phenom II X4 910e targets Desktop.

Feature	Pentium N4200	Phenom II X4 910e
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium N4200 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 910e debuted at $157. At current prices ($30.89 vs $69), the Pentium N4200 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N4200 delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 31.1 pts/$ for the Phenom II X4 910e — making the Pentium N4200 the 76.7% better value option.