E2-9000
VS
Pentium Dual Core T2390

E2-9000 vs Pentium Dual Core T2390

AMD

E2-9000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2008

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 E2-9000 is positioned at rank 700 and the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is on rank 863, so the E2-9000 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 E2-9000

#687
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
985%
#688
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
971%
#689
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
891%
#690
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
887%
#691
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
879%
#693
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
849%
#694
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
814%
#695
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
813%
#696
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
791%
#700
E2-9000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
100%
#711
Core i7-10850H
MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2390

#851
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1425%
#852
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1404%
#853
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1289%
#854
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1283%
#855
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1271%
#857
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1228%
#858
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1177%
#859
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1175%
#860
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1144%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
100%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
#877
Microsoft SQ1
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9000 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightE2-9000Pentium Dual Core T2390
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T2390 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightE2-9000Pentium Dual Core T2390
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-9000 and Pentium Dual Core T2390

AMD

E2-9000

The E2-9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,787 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Pentium Dual Core T2390

The Pentium Dual Core T2390 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the E2-9000 and Pentium Dual Core T2390 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9000 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the E2-9000. The E2-9000 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9000 scores 1,787 against the Pentium Dual Core T2390's 1,771 — a 0.9% lead for the E2-9000.

FeatureE2-9000Pentium Dual Core T2390
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+18%
1.86 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
Process
28 nm-57%
65 nm
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark
1,787
1,771
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Memory & Platform

The E2-9000 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE2-9000Pentium Dual Core T2390
Socket
BGA
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+173%
PCIe 1.1