CPU
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Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Core i7-4720HQ
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 X6 1100T BE is positioned at rank 22 and the Core i7-4720HQ is on rank 974, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4720HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Core i7-4720HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Core i7-4720HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X6 1100T BE and Core i7-4720HQ
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-4720HQ
The Core i7-4720HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,714 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-4720HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4720HQ — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-4720HQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Core i7-4720HQ's 5,714 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 6 MB on the Core i7-4720HQ.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Core i7-4720HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,745 | 5,714 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 508 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4720HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Core i7-4720HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) / not specified (Core i7-4720HQ). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Core i7-4720HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Enthusiast Legacy | — |
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