CPU
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Phenom X4 9150e
Athlon 5150
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 9150e is positioned at rank 438 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Athlon 5150 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 9150e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
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 X4 9150e and Athlon 5150
Phenom X4 9150e
The Phenom X4 9150e 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: 1,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom X4 9150e and Athlon 5150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9150e. The Phenom X4 9150e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9150e scores 1,427 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom X4 9150e.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+12% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9150e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9150e) / true (Athlon 5150). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Phenom X4 9150e requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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