CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9450e
Core 2 Duo T8300
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 Core 2 Duo T8300 is on rank 710, so the Core 2 Duo T8300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core 2 Duo T8300
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.
Core 2 Duo T8300
The Core 2 Duo T8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $241.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9450e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T8300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T8300 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T8300. The Phenom X4 9450e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9450e scores 1,455 against the Core 2 Duo T8300's 1,472 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T8300. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T8300.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,455 | 1,472+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9450e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9450e) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T8300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T8300 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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