Phenom X4 9600B vs Pentium 1403
Phenom X4 9600B
Pentium 1403
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 9600B is positioned at rank 1055 and the Pentium 1403 is on rank 404, so the Pentium 1403 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 9600B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600B | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600B | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 9600B and Pentium 1403
Phenom X4 9600B
The Phenom X4 9600B 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: 1,842 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium 1403
The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 1403 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9600B has 2 more cores. The Phenom X4 9600B is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9600B scores 1,842 against the Pentium 1403's 1,851 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 1403. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9600B vs 5 MB on the Pentium 1403.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600B | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,842 | 1,851 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom X4 9600B) / not specified (Pentium 1403). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9600B targets Business.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600B | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business | — |
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