Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs Celeron G4920
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Celeron G4920
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. The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is positioned at rank #240 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
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 X4 965 BE (125W) and Celeron G4920
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,544 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G4920
The Celeron G4920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,555 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4920 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4920 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G4920 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) scores 2,544 against the Celeron G4920's 2,555 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G4920. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,544 | 2,555 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4920 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)) / VT-x (Celeron G4920). The Celeron G4920 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4920 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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