
E1-2200 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2140

E1-2200

Pentium Dual-Core E2140
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 E1-2200 is positioned at rank 957 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is on rank 978, so the E1-2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-2200
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 E1-2200 and Pentium Dual-Core E2140

E1-2200
The E1-2200 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: 1.05 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 802 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium Dual-Core E2140
The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the E1-2200 and Pentium Dual-Core E2140 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.05 GHz on the E1-2200 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140. The E1-2200 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2200 scores 802 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2140's 815 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140.
| Feature | E1-2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.05 GHz | 1.6 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 802 | 815+2% |
Memory & Platform
The E1-2200 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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