Phenom II X4 X920 BE vs Core i5-2415M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X4 X920 BE

4 / 4

1,935

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-2415M

2 / 4

1,933

0.0%

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 i5-2415M is on rank 898, 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 i5-2415M

#886

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1518%

#887

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1496%

#888

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1373%

#889

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1367%

#890

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1354%

#892

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1308%

#893

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1254%

#894

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1252%

#895

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1218%

#898

Core i5-2415M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2415M leads in gaming performance. However, the Phenom II X4 X920 BE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Core i5-2415M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Core i5-2415M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Core i5-2415M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 X920 BE and Core i5-2415M

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.

Core i5-2415M

The Core i5-2415M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 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: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,933 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2415M 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 i5-2415M — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2415M. The Phenom II X4 X920 BE uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2415M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 X920 BE scores 1,935 against the Core i5-2415M's 1,933 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X4 X920 BE.

Feature	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Core i5-2415M
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	1,933

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2415M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom II X4 X920 BE	Core i5-2415M
Socket	S1	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 X920 BE) / VT-x (Core i5-2415M). The Core i5-2415M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Phenom II X4 X920 BE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2415M targets Mobile.