VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs Phenom X4 9600

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 X4 9600 is on rank 397, so the Phenom X4 9600 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 X4 9600

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

5819%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

5498%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3992%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1203%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

953%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

833%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

477%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

471%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

429%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

429%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

424%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

413%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

407%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

405%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

402%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

98%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

98%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

98%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

97%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

97%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

97%

#397

Phenom X4 9600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Phenom II X3 710

MSRP: $125|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

99%

#403

Celeron G3930TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $29

99%

#410

Core i3-8100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $45

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Phenom X4 9600 leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom X4 9600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom X4 9600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X4 9600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and Phenom X4 9600

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 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.

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Processing Power

Both the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and Phenom X4 9600 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 versus 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X4 9600 — a 44% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9600. The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the CNQ (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Phenom X4 9600 uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 scores 1,615 against the Phenom X4 9600's 1,607 — a 0.5% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Phenom X4 9600
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2.3 GHz+56%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	40 nm-38%	65 nm
Architecture	CNQ (2011)	Agena (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,615	1,607

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9600 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.