Core i5-540UM vs Pentium Dual-Core E2210

CPU

GPU

Core i5-540UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-540UM

2 / 4

1,002

0.0%

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 / 2

1,005

+0.3%

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 i5-540UM is positioned at rank 1081 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is on rank 991, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 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 i5-540UM

#1068

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1069

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1070

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1071

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1072

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1074

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1075

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1076

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1077

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1080

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1081

Core i5-540UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1082

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1083

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1088

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1089

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2210

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30382%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28708%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20844%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6279%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4974%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4351%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2492%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2460%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2240%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2239%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2214%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2155%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2124%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2097%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

99%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

100%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

100%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

99%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

98%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

94%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-540UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-540UM	Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-540UM	Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 i5-540UM Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual-Core E2210 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-540UM and Pentium Dual-Core E2210

Core i5-540UM

The Core i5-540UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $250.

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 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. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-540UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual-Core E2210's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-540UM versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-540UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-540UM scores 1,002 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2210's 1,005 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-540UM vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210.

Feature	Core i5-540UM	Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.2 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,002	1,005

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-540UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-540UM	Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-540UM) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2210). The Core i5-540UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-540UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.