CPU
GPU
E2-2000
Pentium T3400
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 T3400 is on rank 1194, 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 T3400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-2000 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-2000 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
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 T3400
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 T3400
The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The E2-2000 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the E2-2000 scores 880 against the Pentium T3400's 845 — a 4.1% lead for the E2-2000. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-2000 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T3400.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.75 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 880+4% | 845 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-2000 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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