E2-3200 vs Pentium 3558U
E2-3200
Pentium 3558U
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 E2-3200 is positioned at rank 855 and the Pentium 3558U is on rank 1123, so the E2-3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3200
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3558U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3200 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3200 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E2-3200 and Pentium 3558U
E2-3200
The E2-3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,050 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium 3558U
The Pentium 3558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,041 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the E2-3200 and Pentium 3558U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the E2-3200 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U — a 34.1% clock advantage for the E2-3200 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The E2-3200 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3558U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3200 scores 1,050 against the Pentium 3558U's 1,041 — a 0.9% lead for the E2-3200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-3200 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 3558U.
| Feature | E2-3200 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+41% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+41% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,050 | 1,041 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3200 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3558U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-3200 | Pentium 3558U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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