CPU
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Phenom X4 9100e
Pentium 3560M
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 X4 9100e is positioned at rank 453 and the Pentium 3560M is on rank 153, so the Pentium 3560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9100e | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9100e | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom X4 9100e and Pentium 3560M
Phenom X4 9100e
The Phenom X4 9100e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium 3560M
The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9100e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3560M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9100e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9100e versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 3560M. The Phenom X4 9100e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 3560M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9100e scores 1,353 against the Pentium 3560M's 1,345 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e vs 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9100e | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,353 | 1,345 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9100e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3560M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9100e | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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