Phenom II X4 X920 BE vs Athlon II P360

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 X920 BE is positioned at rank 308 and the Athlon II P360 is on rank 662, so the Phenom II X4 X920 BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 X920 BE

#296

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

455%

#297

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

448%

#298

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

411%

#299

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

410%

#300

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

406%

#302

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

392%

#303

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

376%

#304

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

375%

#305

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

365%

#308

Phenom II X4 X920 BE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P360

#650

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

905%

#651

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

891%

#652

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

818%

#653

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

815%

#654

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

807%

#656

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

780%

#657

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

747%

#658

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

746%

#659

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

726%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Athlon II P360 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Athlon II P360
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Athlon II P360
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Phenom II X4 X920 BE Benchmark Check

Athlon II P360 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 X920 BE and Athlon II P360

Phenom II X4 X920 BE

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE 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: 2.3 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: 1,935 points. Launch price was $149.

Athlon II P360

The Athlon II P360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,946 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II P360 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 X920 BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Phenom II X4 X920 BE versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II P360 — identical boost frequencies. Both are built on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 X920 BE scores 1,935 against the Athlon II P360's 1,946 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II P360.

Feature	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Athlon II P360
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,935	1,946

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II P360 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.