E1-6010 vs Core 2 Duo T9400

E1-6010

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.35 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E1-6010

2 / 2

1,006

+0.2%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 / 2

1,004

0.0%

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 E1-6010 is positioned at rank 878 and the Core 2 Duo T9400 is on rank 796, so the Core 2 Duo T9400 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 E1-6010

#866

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1458%

#867

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1437%

#868

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1319%

#869

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1313%

#870

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1301%

#872

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1256%

#873

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1205%

#874

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1203%

#875

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1170%

#878

E1-6010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

97%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9400

#784

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1198%

#785

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1180%

#786

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1084%

#787

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1079%

#788

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1069%

#790

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1032%

#791

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

990%

#792

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

988%

#793

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

962%

#796

Core 2 Duo T9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E1-6010 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E1-6010	Core 2 Duo T9400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T9400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E1-6010	Core 2 Duo T9400
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.

E1-6010 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E1-6010 and Core 2 Duo T9400

E1-6010

The E1-6010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.35 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,006 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo T9400

The Core 2 Duo T9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the E1-6010 and Core 2 Duo T9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.35 GHz on the E1-6010 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9400 — a 60.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9400. The E1-6010 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E1-6010 scores 1,006 against the Core 2 Duo T9400's 1,004 — a 0.2% lead for the E1-6010.

Feature	E1-6010	Core 2 Duo T9400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.35 GHz	2.53 GHz+87%
Base Clock	—	2.53 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1024 kB	6 MB+500%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,006	1,004
Geekbench 6 Single	—	320

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Memory & Platform

The E1-6010 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E1-6010	Core 2 Duo T9400
Socket	FT3	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-6010) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T9400). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9400 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.