CPU
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Core 2 Duo T5270
E1-2100
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 Core 2 Duo T5270 is positioned at rank 47 and the E1-2100 is on rank 719, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Per Dollar E1-2100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | E1-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | E1-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core 2 Duo T5270 and E1-2100
Core 2 Duo T5270
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.
E1-2100
The E1-2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T5270 and E1-2100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 versus 1 GHz on the E1-2100 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5270. The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the E1-2100 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5270 scores 1,427 against the E1-2100's 1,435 — a 0.6% lead for the E1-2100. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270 vs 0 kB on the E1-2100.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | E1-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz+40% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,435 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E1-2100 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | E1-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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