CPU
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Phenom X4 9150e
Pentium G6960
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 Pentium G6960 is on rank 881, so the Phenom X4 9150e 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 Pentium G6960
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium G6960
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.
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9150e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G6960 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9150e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e versus 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 — a 63.7% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9150e. The Phenom X4 9150e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G6960 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9150e scores 1,427 against the Pentium G6960's 1,433 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G6960. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+94% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3072 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9150e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G6960 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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