CPU
GPU
Phenom II X4 N930
Core i5-4202Y
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 X4 N930 is positioned at rank 422 and the Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the Phenom II X4 N930 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 N930
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 N930 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 N930 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N930 and Core i5-4202Y
Phenom II X4 N930
The Phenom II X4 N930 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 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: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 N930 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4202Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 N930 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 N930 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y — identical boost frequencies. The Phenom II X4 N930 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4202Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 N930 scores 1,558 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X4 N930.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,558 | 1,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 589 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,030 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 N930 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4202Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 N930) / VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). The Core i5-4202Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Phenom II X4 N930 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Ultra-portable |
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