E1-1200 vs Core i7-2617M

E1-1200

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2012

Core i7-2617M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E1-1200

2 / 2

1,682

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2617M

2 / 4

1,687

+0.3%

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

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 E1-1200 is positioned at rank 644 and the Core i7-2617M is on rank 287, so the Core i7-2617M 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 E1-1200

#632

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

872%

#633

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

859%

#634

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

789%

#635

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

785%

#636

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

778%

#638

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

751%

#639

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

721%

#640

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

719%

#641

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

700%

#644

E1-1200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2617M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#274

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

435%

#275

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

428%

#276

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

393%

#277

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

392%

#278

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

388%

#280

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

375%

#281

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

359%

#282

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

359%

#283

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

349%

#287

Core i7-2617M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2617M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E1-1200 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	E1-1200	Core i7-2617M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	E1-1200	Core i7-2617M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

E1-1200 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2617M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E1-1200 and Core i7-2617M

E1-1200

The E1-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 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: 1,682 points. Launch price was $50.

Core i7-2617M

The Core i7-2617M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,687 points. Launch price was $100.

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Processing Power

The E1-1200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-2617M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the E1-1200 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i7-2617M — a 60% clock advantage for the Core i7-2617M. The E1-1200 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Core i7-2617M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E1-1200 scores 1,682 against the Core i7-2617M's 1,687 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-2617M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-1200 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-2617M.

Feature	E1-1200	Core i7-2617M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+86%
Base Clock	—	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	40 nm	32 nm-20%
Architecture	Zacate (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,682	1,687
Geekbench 6 Single	—	448

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Memory & Platform

The E1-1200 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2617M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E1-1200	Core i7-2617M
Socket	FT1	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-1200) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2617M). The Core i7-2617M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the E1-1200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2617M targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-2617M rivals A6-3400M.