E2-3000 vs Pentium D 960
E2-3000
Pentium D 960
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 E2-3000 is positioned at rank 946 and the Pentium D 960 is on rank 1104, so the E2-3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3000
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 960
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3000 | Pentium D 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3000 | Pentium D 960 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E2-3000 and Pentium D 960
E2-3000
The E2-3000 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: 1.65 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: 990 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium D 960
The Pentium D 960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 1,005 points. Launch price was $523.
Processing Power
Both the E2-3000 and Pentium D 960 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium D 960 — a 74.3% clock advantage for the Pentium D 960. The E2-3000 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium D 960 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3000 scores 990 against the Pentium D 960's 1,005 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium D 960. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E2-3000 | Pentium D 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.65 GHz | 3.6 GHz+118% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 990 | 1,005+2% |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3000 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D 960 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-3000 | Pentium D 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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