Phenom X4 9500 vs Pentium 4415Y
Phenom X4 9500
Pentium 4415Y
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 Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the Pentium 4415Y 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 9500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9500 | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9500 | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 4415Y
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.
Pentium 4415Y
The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 4415Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. The Phenom X4 9500 uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9500 scores 1,564 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium 4415Y. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9500 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9500 | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,564 | 1,582+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9500 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9500 | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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