Phenom II X4 920 vs Core m3-6Y30
Phenom II X4 920
Core m3-6Y30
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 920 is positioned at rank 289 and the Core m3-6Y30 is on rank 1136, so the Phenom II X4 920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 920
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-6Y30
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Core m3-6Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Core m3-6Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 920 and Core m3-6Y30
Phenom II X4 920
The Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 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): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $90.
Core m3-6Y30
The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m3-6Y30 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 920 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 — a 24% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 920 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 0.9 GHz). The Phenom II X4 920 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core m3-6Y30 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 920 scores 2,202 against the Core m3-6Y30's 2,180 — a 1% lead for the Phenom II X4 920. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 920 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Core m3-6Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+211% | 0.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,202+1% | 2,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 920 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core m3-6Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Core m3-6Y30 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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