Phenom II X4 910e vs Pentium N4200
Phenom II X4 910e
Pentium N4200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X4 910e is positioned at rank 927 and the Pentium N4200 is on rank 1012, so the Phenom II X4 910e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 910e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N4200
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($30.89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+124%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($30.89) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 910e and Pentium N4200
Phenom II X4 910e
The Phenom II X4 910e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,148 points. Launch price was $157.
Pentium N4200
The Pentium N4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,158 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X4 910e and Pentium N4200 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 910e versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium N4200 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 910e (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Phenom II X4 910e uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N4200 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 910e scores 2,148 against the Pentium N4200's 2,158 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium N4200. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 910e vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+136% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,148 | 2,158 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 910e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N4200 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X4 910e) / not specified (Pentium N4200). Primary use case: Phenom II X4 910e targets Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Phenom II X4 910e launched at $157 MSRP, while the Pentium N4200 debuted at $161. At current prices ($69 vs $30.89), the Pentium N4200 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X4 910e delivers 31.1 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Pentium N4200 — making the Pentium N4200 the 76.7% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 910e | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $157-2% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $69 | $30.89-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.1 | 69.9+125% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2016 |
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