Pentium SU2700 vs Phenom X3 8600
Pentium SU2700
Phenom X3 8600
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 SU2700 is positioned at rank 1022 and the Phenom X3 8600 is on rank 947, so the Phenom X3 8600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Phenom X3 8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Phenom X3 8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 SU2700 and Phenom X3 8600
Pentium SU2700
The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom X3 8600
The Phenom X3 8600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium SU2700 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Phenom X3 8600 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 versus 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X3 8600 — a 55.6% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8600. The Pentium SU2700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom X3 8600 uses Toliman (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU2700 scores 1,268 against the Phenom X3 8600's 1,267 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium SU2700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium SU2700 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8600.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Phenom X3 8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 3 / 3+200% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,268 | 1,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium SU2700 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X3 8600 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Phenom X3 8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
Value Analysis
The Pentium SU2700 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Phenom X3 8600 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $20), the Pentium SU2700 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU2700 delivers 126.8 pts/$ vs 63.4 pts/$ for the Phenom X3 8600 — making the Pentium SU2700 the 66.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Phenom X3 8600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 126.8+100% | 63.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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