CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9450e
Athlon II X3 415e
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 9450e is positioned at rank 1093 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the Athlon II X3 415e 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 9450e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2818%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($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 9450e and Athlon II X3 415e
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e 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: 2.1 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: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9450e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 415e. The Phenom X4 9450e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9450e scores 1,455 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 1.8% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 415e.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+33% | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,455 | 1,481+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9450e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Phenom X4 9450e launched at $450 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 415e debuted at $75. At current prices ($430 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 415e is $415 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom X4 9450e delivers 3.4 pts/$ vs 98.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 415e — making the Athlon II X3 415e the 186.7% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $75-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $430 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 98.7+2803% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2010 |
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