Phenom X4 9350e vs Athlon 64 FX-74
Phenom X4 9350e
Athlon 64 FX-74
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 9350e is positioned at rank 384 and the Athlon 64 FX-74 is on rank 1087, so the Phenom X4 9350e 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 9350e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-74
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9350e | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9350e | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 9350e and Athlon 64 FX-74
Phenom X4 9350e
The Phenom X4 9350e 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: 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): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 64 FX-74
The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9350e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-74 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9350e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9350e versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Phenom X4 9350e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9350e scores 1,659 against the Athlon 64 FX-74's 1,658 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom X4 9350e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9350e vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-74.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,659 | 1,658 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9350e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9350e) / AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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