Phenom X4 9600B vs E2-9010

Aggregate performance score

E2-9010
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.69
Phenom X4 9600B
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.15
+66.7%

Phenom X4 9600B outperforms E2-9010 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27122372
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency4.341.14
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)April 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size124.5 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors1200 Million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketFP4AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)10-15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866no data
Max memory channels1no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R2 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count2no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

E2-9010 0.69
Phenom X4 9600B 1.15
+66.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

E2-9010 1093
Phenom X4 9600B 1822
+66.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 1.15
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 95 Watt

E2-9010 has a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 850% lower power consumption.

Phenom X4 9600B, on the other hand, has a 66.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Phenom X4 9600B is our recommended choice as it beats the E2-9010 in performance tests.

Be aware that E2-9010 is a notebook processor while Phenom X4 9600B is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between E2-9010 and Phenom X4 9600B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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