CPU
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Phenom X3 8550
Pentium Dual Core T4200
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 X3 8550 is positioned at rank 513 and the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the Phenom X3 8550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8550
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 X3 8550 and Pentium Dual Core T4200
Phenom X3 8550
The Phenom X3 8550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Abril 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,151 points. Launch price was $170.
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8550 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X3 8550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X3 8550 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8550. The Phenom X3 8550 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8550 scores 1,151 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom X3 8550. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8550 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4200.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,151 | 1,149 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8550 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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