CPU
GPU
Phenom II X3 720
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
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 X3 720 is positioned at rank 957 and the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is on rank 552, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 720
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 720 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 720 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom II X3 720 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Phenom II X3 720
The Phenom II X3 720 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,600 points. Launch price was $75.
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 720 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X3 720 versus 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 — a 62.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 720 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Phenom II X3 720 uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses CNQ (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 720 scores 1,600 against the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700's 1,615 — a 0.9% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 720 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+90% | 1.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | CNQ (2011) |
| PassMark | 1,600 | 1,615 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 380 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 720 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 720 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X3 720) / not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700). Primary use case: Phenom II X3 720 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 720 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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