Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs Core i7-4800MQ

CPU

GPU

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2010

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 / 6

5,745

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

+0.5%

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 i7-4800MQ is on rank 971, so the Phenom II X6 1100T 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 X6 1100T BE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1628%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1538%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1117%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

336%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

266%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

233%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

134%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

132%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

120%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

120%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

119%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

115%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

114%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

113%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

112%

#22

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

99%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

98%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

98%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

96%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

95%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

95%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

95%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

93%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

93%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

91%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

91%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

91%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-4800MQ shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Core i7-4800MQ
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($265)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $265 (vs $378), it costs 30% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 42% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4800MQ.

Insight	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Core i7-4800MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+42%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($265)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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 X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Core i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X6 1100T BE and Core i7-4800MQ

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 i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-4800MQ 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 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Core i7-4800MQ's 5,773 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ.

Feature	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Core i7-4800MQ
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+22%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Thuban (2010)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,745	5,773
Geekbench 6 Single	508	—

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Core i7-4800MQ
Socket	AM3	PGA946
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) / not specified (Core i7-4800MQ). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.