Core 2 Duo E8135 vs Pentium J2850

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo E8135

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.67 GHz2009

Pentium J2850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8135

2 / 2

1,020

+0.4%

1,016

0.0%

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 E8135 is positioned at rank 1203 and the Pentium J2850 is on rank 1057, so the Pentium J2850 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 E8135

#1191

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5753%

#1192

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5669%

#1193

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5204%

#1194

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5180%

#1195

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5133%

#1197

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4957%

#1198

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4753%

#1199

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4745%

#1200

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4618%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

100%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

99%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

99%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

93%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

91%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

90%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

90%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium J2850

#1045

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2714%

#1046

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2674%

#1047

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2455%

#1048

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2444%

#1049

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2422%

#1051

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2339%

#1052

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2242%

#1053

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2239%

#1054

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2179%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

100%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium J2850 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo E8135 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8135	Pentium J2850
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E8135 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 84% cheaper ($15 vs $94) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8135	Pentium J2850
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+529%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)

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 E8135 Benchmark Check

Pentium J2850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8135 and Pentium J2850

Core 2 Duo E8135

The Core 2 Duo E8135 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.667 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium J2850

The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E8135 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium J2850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8135 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium J2850 — a 112.7% clock advantage for the Pentium J2850 (base: 2.667 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8135 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium J2850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8135 scores 1,020 against the Pentium J2850's 1,016 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8135.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8135	Pentium J2850
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	0.67 GHz	2.4 GHz+258%
Base Clock	2.667 GHz+11%	2.41 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	1,020	1,016

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8135 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium J2850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8135	Pentium J2850
Socket	P	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8135 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Pentium J2850 debuted at $94. At current prices ($15 vs $94), the Core 2 Duo E8135 is $79 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8135 delivers 68.0 pts/$ vs 10.8 pts/$ for the Pentium J2850 — making the Core 2 Duo E8135 the 145.1% better value option.