CPU
GPU
E1-2500
Pentium T4200
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 E1-2500 is positioned at rank 853 and the Pentium T4200 is on rank 1061, so the E1-2500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-2500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-2500 | Pentium T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-2500 | Pentium T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 E1-2500 and Pentium T4200
E1-2500
The E1-2500 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: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,052 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium T4200
The Pentium T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The E1-2500 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the E1-2500 scores 1,052 against the Pentium T4200's 1,055 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium T4200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-2500 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4200.
| Feature | E1-2500 | Pentium T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,052 | 1,055 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-2500 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T4200 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-2500 | Pentium T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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