Pentium SU4100 vs Athlon 64 4000+

CPU

GPU

Pentium SU4100

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Athlon 64 4000+

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium SU4100

2 / 2

685

+1.5%

675

0.0%

Athlon XP 2700+

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

Athlon 64 3300+

Athlon 64 3600+

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 SU4100 is positioned at rank 1235 and the Athlon 64 4000+ is on rank 1112, so the Athlon 64 4000+ 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 SU4100

#1223

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

12380%

#1224

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

12198%

#1225

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

11198%

#1226

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

11148%

#1227

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

11046%

#1229

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

10667%

#1230

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

10228%

#1231

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

10211%

#1232

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

9937%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

100%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

90%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

87%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

86%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 4000+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

222654%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

210386%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

152757%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

46019%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

36452%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

31889%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

18264%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

18026%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

16413%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

16411%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

16228%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

15790%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

15569%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

15506%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

15366%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

100%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

#1114

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

89%

#1115

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

89%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

89%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

87%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

86%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

84%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

84%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

83%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

80%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

79%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

74%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

72%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

70%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

69%

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 SU4100 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Athlon 64 4000+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 4000+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Athlon 64 4000+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 SU4100 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 4000+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU4100 and Athlon 64 4000+

Pentium SU4100

The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 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: 685 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon 64 4000+

The Athlon 64 4000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $160.

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Processing Power

The Pentium SU4100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 4000+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium SU4100 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 4000+ — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 4000+. The Pentium SU4100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 4000+ uses San Diego (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the Athlon 64 4000+'s 675 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium SU4100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Athlon 64 4000+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.6 GHz+100%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	San Diego (2001−2005)
PassMark	685+1%	675

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 4000+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Athlon 64 4000+
Socket	BGA956	939
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium SU4100 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 4000+ debuted at $482. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Pentium SU4100 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU4100 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 22.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 4000+ — making the Pentium SU4100 the 68% better value option.