Core i5-430M vs Pentium E6700
Core i5-430M
Pentium E6700
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 i5-430M is positioned at rank 12 and the Pentium E6700 is on rank 915, so the Core i5-430M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+565%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) | ✅ 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 Core i5-430M and Pentium E6700
Core i5-430M
The Core i5-430M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,210 points. Launch price was $79.
Pentium E6700
The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Core i5-430M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium E6700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core i5-430M versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-430M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E6700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-430M scores 1,210 against the Pentium E6700's 1,219 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium E6700. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-430M vs 0 kB on the Pentium E6700.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.2 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3.2 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,210 | 1,219 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-430M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-430M) vs 0 (Pentium E6700) — the Core i5-430M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-430M) vs VT-x (Pentium E6700). The Core i5-430M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430M targets Performance Laptop, Pentium E6700 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-430M rivals AMD Turion II M620.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($33 vs $5), the Pentium E6700 is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-430M delivers 36.7 pts/$ vs 243.8 pts/$ for the Pentium E6700 — making the Pentium E6700 the 147.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $33 | $5-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.7 | 243.8+564% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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