Core i7-620UM vs Pentium E5700

CPU

GPU

Core i7-620UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Pentium E5700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-620UM

2 / 4

1,091

0.0%

1,096

+0.5%

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 i7-620UM is positioned at rank 1228 and the Pentium E5700 is on rank 904, so the Pentium E5700 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 i7-620UM

#1216

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7485%

#1217

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7375%

#1218

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6770%

#1219

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6740%

#1220

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6678%

#1222

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6449%

#1223

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6184%

#1224

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6173%

#1225

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

6008%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

100%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

96%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

85%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

72%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

60%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

55%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

53%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

52%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

47%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21336%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20160%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14638%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4410%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3493%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3056%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1750%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1727%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1573%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1573%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1555%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1513%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1492%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1486%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1472%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

96%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#907

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

99%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

98%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

98%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

97%

#913

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

97%

#914

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

97%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

96%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium E5700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-620UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-620UM	Pentium E5700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($278)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E5700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 95% cheaper ($15 vs $278) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-620UM	Pentium E5700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1762%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($278)	✅ More affordable ($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 i7-620UM Benchmark Check

Pentium E5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-620UM and Pentium E5700

Core i7-620UM

The Core i7-620UM 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 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $278.

Pentium E5700

The Pentium E5700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 1,096 points. Launch price was $110.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-620UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium E5700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Core i7-620UM versus 3 GHz on the Pentium E5700 — a 33.9% clock advantage for the Pentium E5700 (base: 1.06 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-620UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E5700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620UM scores 1,091 against the Pentium E5700's 1,096 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium E5700. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620UM vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5700.

Feature	Core i7-620UM	Pentium E5700
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz	3 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.06 GHz	3 GHz+183%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,091	1,096
Geekbench 6 Single	350	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-620UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-620UM	Pentium E5700
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-620UM) / not specified (Pentium E5700). The Core i7-620UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium E5700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620UM targets Ultra-Portable Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-620UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.