VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs Phenom II X3 720

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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is positioned at rank 552 and the Phenom II X3 720 is on rank 957, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#540

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

727%

#541

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

716%

#542

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

657%

#543

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

654%

#544

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

648%

#546

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

626%

#547

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

600%

#548

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

599%

#549

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

583%

#552

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 720

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25322%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23927%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17373%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5234%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4146%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3627%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2077%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2050%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1867%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1866%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1846%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1796%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1771%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1764%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1748%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

100%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

99%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

98%

#961

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

98%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

98%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

97%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

96%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

96%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

95%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

95%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

95%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Phenom II X3 720 leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom II X3 720
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($64)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom II X3 720
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($64)

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.

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 Benchmark Check

Phenom II X3 720 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and Phenom II X3 720

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.

Phenom II X3 720

The Phenom II X3 720 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,600 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X3 720 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X3 720 — a 62.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 720 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the CNQ (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Phenom II X3 720 uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 scores 1,615 against the Phenom II X3 720's 1,600 — a 0.9% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom II X3 720
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+33%	3 / 3
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2.8 GHz+90%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+133%
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	40 nm-11%	45 nm
Architecture	CNQ (2011)	Heka (2009−2010)
PassMark	1,615	1,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	380
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	980

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X3 720 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom II X3 720
Socket	NanoBGA2	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700) / AMD-V (Phenom II X3 720). Primary use case: Phenom II X3 720 targets Legacy Desktop.