E1-2200 vs Pentium U5600
E1-2200
Pentium U5600
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 U5600 is on rank 1122, 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 U5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-2200 | Pentium U5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-2200 | Pentium U5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 U5600
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 U5600
The Pentium U5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 835 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the E1-2200 and Pentium U5600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.05 GHz on the E1-2200 versus 1.33 GHz on the Pentium U5600 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Pentium U5600. The E1-2200 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium U5600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2200 scores 802 against the Pentium U5600's 835 — a 4% lead for the Pentium U5600.
| Feature | E1-2200 | Pentium U5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.05 GHz | 1.33 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 802 | 835+4% |
Memory & Platform
The E1-2200 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium U5600 uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-2200 | Pentium U5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on E1-2200 and Pentium U5600
