CPU
GPU
E2-2000
Pentium D 940
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 E2-2000 is positioned at rank 987 and the Pentium D 940 is on rank 1055, so the E2-2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-2000
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 940
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-2000 | Pentium D 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-2000 | Pentium D 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 E2-2000 and Pentium D 940
E2-2000
The E2-2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 880 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium D 940
The Pentium D 940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $423.
Processing Power
Both the E2-2000 and Pentium D 940 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.75 GHz on the E2-2000 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium D 940 — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Pentium D 940. The E2-2000 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium D 940 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-2000 scores 880 against the Pentium D 940's 875 — a 0.6% lead for the E2-2000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Pentium D 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.75 GHz | 3.2 GHz+83% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 880 | 875 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-2000 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 940 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Pentium D 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
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