E1-2100 vs Core 2 Duo T5270
E1-2100
Core 2 Duo T5270
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 E1-2100 is positioned at rank 719 and the Core 2 Duo T5270 is on rank 47, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-2100
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-2100 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-2100 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E1-2100 and Core 2 Duo T5270
E1-2100
The E1-2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $50.
Core 2 Duo T5270
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the E1-2100 and Core 2 Duo T5270 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the E1-2100 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5270. The E1-2100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2100 scores 1,435 against the Core 2 Duo T5270's 1,427 — a 0.6% lead for the E1-2100. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-2100 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270.
| Feature | E1-2100 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,435 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-2100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-2100 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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