E-350 vs Pentium 3558U
E-350
Pentium 3558U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E-350 is positioned at rank 854 and the Pentium 3558U is on rank 1123, so the E-350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3558U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-350 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-350 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E-350 and Pentium 3558U
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium 3558U
The Pentium 3558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,041 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the E-350 and Pentium 3558U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the E-350 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 3558U. The E-350 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium 3558U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E-350 scores 1,049 against the Pentium 3558U's 1,041 — a 0.8% lead for the E-350. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E-350 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 3558U.
| Feature | E-350 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,049 | 1,041 |
Memory & Platform
The E-350 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3558U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-350 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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