Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Pentium Dual-Core E2140
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 Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is positioned at rank 1019 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is on rank 978, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual-Core E2140
The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 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: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Pentium Dual-Core E2140 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 scores 775 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2140's 815 — a 5% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Tyler (2007−2009) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 775 | 815+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 debuted at $74. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 163.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 the 71.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-19% | $74 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5 | 163.0+110% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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