E1-2100 vs Core i3-4020Y

E1-2100

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Core i3-4020Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E1-2100

2 / 2

1,435

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4020Y

2 / 4

1,448

+0.9%

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 i3-4020Y is on rank 716, so the Core i3-4020Y 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 E1-2100

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

E1-2100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4020Y

#704

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1013%

#705

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

998%

#706

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

916%

#707

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

912%

#708

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

904%

#710

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

873%

#711

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

837%

#712

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

836%

#713

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

813%

#716

Core i3-4020Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4020Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E1-2100 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	E1-2100	Core i3-4020Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	E1-2100	Core i3-4020Y
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.

E1-2100 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4020Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E1-2100 and Core i3-4020Y

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 i3-4020Y

The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The E1-2100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4020Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the E1-2100 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i3-4020Y. The E1-2100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-4020Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2100 scores 1,435 against the Core i3-4020Y's 1,448 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-4020Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-2100 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4020Y.

Feature	E1-2100	Core i3-4020Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.5 GHz+50%
Base Clock	—	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,435	1,448

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Memory & Platform

The E1-2100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4020Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E1-2100	Core i3-4020Y
Socket	FT3	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-2100) / true (Core i3-4020Y). The Core i3-4020Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the E1-2100 requires a dedicated GPU.