CPU
GPU
Phenom II X4 P960
Celeron J4005
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 P960 is positioned at rank 431 and the Celeron J4005 is on rank 417, so the Celeron J4005 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 P960
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 P960 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 P960 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P960 and Celeron J4005
Phenom II X4 P960
The Phenom II X4 P960 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: 1.8 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: 1,542 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 P960 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron J4005 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 P960 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 P960 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005 — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron J4005. The Phenom II X4 P960 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J4005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 P960 scores 1,542 against the Celeron J4005's 1,543 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J4005.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 P960 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,542 | 1,543 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 800 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 P960 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 P960 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 P960) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005). The Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Phenom II X4 P960 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 P960 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry Level Desktop |
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