CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9450e
Core i3-4020Y
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 i3-4020Y is on rank 716, so the Core i3-4020Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4020Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9450e | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-4020Y
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 i3-4020Y
The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9450e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4020Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9450e. The Phenom X4 9450e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4020Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9450e scores 1,455 against the Core i3-4020Y's 1,448 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom X4 9450e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4020Y.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+40% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,455 | 1,448 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9450e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4020Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9450e) / true (Core i3-4020Y). The Core i3-4020Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Phenom X4 9450e requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9450e | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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