Phenom X4 9500 vs Celeron 4305U

Phenom X4 9500

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007

Celeron 4305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom X4 9500

4 / 4

1,564

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 4305U

2 / 2

1,562

0.0%

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 9500 is positioned at rank 1061 and the Celeron 4305U is on rank 109, so the Celeron 4305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

49244%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

46531%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

33785%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10178%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8062%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7053%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4039%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3987%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3630%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3630%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3589%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3492%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3443%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3430%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3398%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

100%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

96%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

93%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

93%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

91%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

90%

#1069

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

89%

#1070

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

89%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

85%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

79%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

78%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

73%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305U

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

97%

#97

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

282%

#98

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

278%

#99

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

255%

#100

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

254%

#101

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

251%

#103

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

243%

#104

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

233%

#105

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

232%

#106

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

226%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 4305U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom X4 9500	Celeron 4305U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom X4 9500 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom X4 9500	Celeron 4305U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+257%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Phenom X4 9500 Benchmark Check

Celeron 4305U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom X4 9500 and Celeron 4305U

Phenom X4 9500

The Phenom X4 9500 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: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,564 points. Launch price was $149.

Celeron 4305U

The Celeron 4305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Phenom X4 9500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 4305U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9500 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U — identical boost frequencies. The Phenom X4 9500 uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 4305U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9500 scores 1,564 against the Celeron 4305U's 1,562 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom X4 9500. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Phenom X4 9500	Celeron 4305U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Agena (2007−2008)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,564	1,562

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom X4 9500 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom X4 9500	Celeron 4305U
Socket	AM2+	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9500) / true (Celeron 4305U). The Celeron 4305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 610), while the Phenom X4 9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.