Phenom II X2 N620 vs Core i5-4300U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X2 N620

2 / 2

2,503

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4300U

2 / 4

2,482

0.0%

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 Phenom II X2 N620 is positioned at rank 177 and the Core i5-4300U is on rank 542, so the Phenom II X2 N620 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 Phenom II X2 N620

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

99%

#165

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

352%

#166

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

347%

#167

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

318%

#168

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

317%

#169

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

314%

#171

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

303%

#172

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

291%

#173

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

290%

#174

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

282%

#177

Phenom II X2 N620

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300U

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#530

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

709%

#531

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

699%

#532

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

642%

#533

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

639%

#534

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

633%

#536

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

611%

#537

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

586%

#538

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

585%

#539

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

569%

#542

Core i5-4300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

98%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4300U leads in gaming performance. However, the Phenom II X2 N620 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Phenom II X2 N620	Core i5-4300U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Phenom II X2 N620	Core i5-4300U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Phenom II X2 N620 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X2 N620 and Core i5-4300U

Phenom II X2 N620

The Phenom II X2 N620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,503 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-4300U

The Core i5-4300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,482 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X2 N620 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4300U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X2 N620 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4300U — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4300U. The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4300U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X2 N620 scores 2,503 against the Core i5-4300U's 2,482 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom II X2 N620.

Feature	Phenom II X2 N620	Core i5-4300U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz+4%
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,503	2,482
Geekbench 6 Single	—	607
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,722

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4300U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom II X2 N620	Core i5-4300U
Socket	S1	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X2 N620) / Yes (Core i5-4300U). The Core i5-4300U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400), while the Phenom II X2 N620 requires a dedicated GPU.