Phenom II X4 X920 BE
VS
Core i5-2410M

Phenom II X4 X920 BE vs Core i5-2410M

AMD

Phenom II X4 X920 BE

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

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 X920 BE is positioned at rank 308 and the Core i5-2410M is on rank 1113, 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 Core i5-2410M

#1101
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3380%
#1102
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3331%
#1103
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3058%
#1104
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3044%
#1105
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3016%
#1107
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2912%
#1108
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2793%
#1109
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2788%
#1110
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2713%
#1113
Core i5-2410M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
100%
#1114
Pentium T2370
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
100%
#1115
Pentium N3710
MSRP: $161|Avg: $50
99%
#1116
Core m3-7Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1117
Pentium 977
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1118
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
98%
#1120
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#1121
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1122
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#1123
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1125
Core i7-610E
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
95%
#1126
Core i5-5350U
MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A
95%
#1127
Core i7-3520M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
95%
#1128
Core i3-4100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2410M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Phenom II X4 X920 BE in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPhenom II X4 X920 BECore i5-2410M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPhenom II X4 X920 BECore i5-2410M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 X920 BE and Core i5-2410M

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i5-2410M

The Core i5-2410M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,954 points. Launch price was $225.

Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2410M offers 2 cores / 4 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 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2410M. The Phenom II X4 X920 BE uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2410M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 X920 BE scores 1,935 against the Core i5-2410M's 1,954 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2410M.

FeaturePhenom II X4 X920 BECore i5-2410M
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
2.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
256K (per core)
Process
45 nm
32 nm-29%
Architecture
Champlain (2010−2011)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,935
1,954
Geekbench 6 Single
444
Geekbench 6 Multi
913
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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2410M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePhenom II X4 X920 BECore i5-2410M
Socket
S1
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1333
Max RAM Capacity
16
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 X920 BE) / true (Core i5-2410M). The Core i5-2410M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Phenom II X4 X920 BE requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.

FeaturePhenom II X4 X920 BECore i5-2410M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true