Phenom II X4 P920 vs Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Phenom II X4 P920
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
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 P920 is positioned at rank 483 and the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is on rank 1065, so the Phenom II X4 P920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 P920
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 P920 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 P920 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 P920 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Phenom II X4 P920
The Phenom II X4 P920 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: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,409 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 P920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 P920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 P920 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 P920. The Phenom II X4 P920 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 P920 scores 1,395 against the Pentium Dual Core SU4100's 1,409 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core SU4100.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 P920 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+23% | 1.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,395 | 1,409+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 P920 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 P920 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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