Phenom X4 9500 vs Core i5-4200Y
Phenom X4 9500
Core i5-4200Y
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 9500 is positioned at rank 1061 and the Core i5-4200Y is on rank 211, so the Core i5-4200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9500
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9500 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9500 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 9500 and Core i5-4200Y
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.
Core i5-4200Y
The Core i5-4200Y 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4200Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9500 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9500. The Phenom X4 9500 uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4200Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9500 scores 1,564 against the Core i5-4200Y's 1,558 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom X4 9500. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9500 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9500 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.4 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 | 1,564 | 1,558 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 574 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9500 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4200Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9500 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9500) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y). The Core i5-4200Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Phenom X4 9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9500 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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