Core 2 Duo E6540 vs Pentium 4405Y

Core 2 Duo E6540

2 Cores65 WW2007

Pentium 4405Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E6540

2 /

1,495

+0.3%

Pentium U5600

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

Core 2 Duo E8400

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

1,490

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 Core 2 Duo E6540 is positioned at rank 1009 and the Pentium 4405Y is on rank 910, so the Pentium 4405Y 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 Core 2 Duo E6540

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

33993%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32120%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23322%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7026%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5565%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4868%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2788%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2752%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2506%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2506%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2478%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2411%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2377%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2367%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2346%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

100%

#1010

Celeron 430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#1011

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

99%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

98%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

98%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

97%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

96%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

94%

#1020

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

94%

#1021

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

94%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

93%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

92%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405Y

#898

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1575%

#899

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1552%

#900

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1425%

#901

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1418%

#902

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1405%

#904

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1357%

#905

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1301%

#906

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1299%

#907

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1264%

#910

Pentium 4405Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 4405Y (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E6540	Pentium 4405Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E6540 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E6540	Pentium 4405Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core 2 Duo E6540 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4405Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E6540 and Pentium 4405Y

Core 2 Duo E6540

The Core 2 Duo E6540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,495 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium 4405Y

The Pentium 4405Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,490 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E6540 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4405Y's 2 cores. The Pentium 4405Y is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6540 scores 1,495 against the Pentium 4405Y's 1,490 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6540. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo E6540 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E6540	Pentium 4405Y
Cores / Threads	2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+55%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,495	1,490

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E6540 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4405Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.