Phenom X4 9350e vs Core i3-4010U
Phenom X4 9350e
Core i3-4010U
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 Core i3-4010U is on rank 179, so the Core i3-4010U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9350e
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4010U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9350e | Core i3-4010U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9350e | Core i3-4010U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i3-4010U
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.
Core i3-4010U
The Core i3-4010U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,660 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9350e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4010U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9350e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9350e versus 1.7 GHz on the Core i3-4010U — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9350e. The Phenom X4 9350e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4010U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9350e scores 1,659 against the Core i3-4010U's 1,660 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-4010U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9350e vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Core i3-4010U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+18% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,659 | 1,660 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9350e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4010U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Core i3-4010U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9350e) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010U). The Core i3-4010U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Phenom X4 9350e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9350e | Core i3-4010U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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