E2-9010
VS
Pentium 2127U

E2-9010 vs Pentium 2127U

AMD

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

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 E2-9010 is positioned at rank 926 and the Pentium 2127U is on rank 403, so the Pentium 2127U 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 E2-9010

#914
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1641%
#915
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1617%
#916
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1484%
#917
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1478%
#918
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1464%
#920
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1414%
#921
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1356%
#922
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1353%
#923
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1317%
#926
E2-9010
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#928
A8-6410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
99%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
95%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2127U

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
#391
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
545%
#392
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
537%
#393
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
493%
#394
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
491%
#395
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
487%
#397
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
470%
#398
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
451%
#399
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
450%
#400
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
438%
#403
Pentium 2127U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E2-9010 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 2127U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightE2-9010Pentium 2127U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE2-9010Pentium 2127U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 E2-9010 and Pentium 2127U

AMD

E2-9010

The E2-9010 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Processing Power

Both the E2-9010 and Pentium 2127U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U — a 14.6% clock advantage for the E2-9010 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The E2-9010 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 2127U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9010 scores 1,073 against the Pentium 2127U's 1,076 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 2127U.

FeatureE2-9010Pentium 2127U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+16%
1.9 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz+5%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,073
1,076
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Memory & Platform

The E2-9010 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2127U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE2-9010Pentium 2127U
Socket
FP4
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0