CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9600
Pentium Dual Core T2370
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 9600 is positioned at rank 397 and the Pentium Dual Core T2370 is on rank 1059, so the Phenom X4 9600 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 9600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600 | Pentium Dual Core T2370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600 | Pentium Dual Core T2370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom X4 9600 and Pentium Dual Core T2370
Phenom X4 9600
The Phenom X4 9600 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: 2.3 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: 1,607 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual Core T2370
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X4 9600 versus 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 — a 28.3% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9600. The Phenom X4 9600 uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9600 scores 1,607 against the Pentium Dual Core T2370's 1,601 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom X4 9600.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600 | Pentium Dual Core T2370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+33% | 1.73 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,607 | 1,601 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9600 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600 | Pentium Dual Core T2370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9600) / No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600 | Pentium Dual Core T2370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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