Phenom II X2 N620
VS
Pentium Gold 4415Y

Phenom II X2 N620 vs Pentium Gold 4415Y

AMD

Phenom II X2 N620

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017

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 Phenom II X2 N620 is positioned at rank 177 and the Pentium Gold 4415Y is on rank 908, 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 Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1571%
#897
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1548%
#898
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1421%
#899
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1414%
#900
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1401%
#902
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1353%
#903
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1298%
#904
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1296%
#905
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1261%
#908
Pentium Gold 4415Y
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#911
Core i7-6820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
99%
#912
Athlon II Neo K325
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
99%
#919
Core i5-8365UE
MSRP: $297|Avg: $297
98%
#921
A6 Pro-7050B
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
#923
Athlon II N370
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
97%
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 Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPhenom II X2 N620Pentium Gold 4415Y
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X2 N620 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPhenom II X2 N620Pentium Gold 4415Y
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X2 N620 and Pentium Gold 4415Y

AMD

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.

Intel

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

Processing Power

The Phenom II X2 N620 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X2 N620 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 N620. The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X2 N620 scores 2,503 against the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2,521 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415Y.

FeaturePhenom II X2 N620Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz+75%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
512 kB
Process
45 nm
14 nm-69%
Architecture
Champlain (2010−2011)
Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark
2,503
2,521
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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePhenom II X2 N620Pentium Gold 4415Y
Socket
S1
FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%