CPU
GPU
Pentium 3558U
E1-2500
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 Pentium 3558U is positioned at rank 1123 and the E1-2500 is on rank 853, so the E1-2500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3558U
Performance Per Dollar E1-2500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3558U | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3558U | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 3558U and E1-2500
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.
E1-2500
The E1-2500 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: 1.4 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: 1,052 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3558U and E1-2500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U versus 1.4 GHz on the E1-2500 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 3558U. The Pentium 3558U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the E1-2500 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3558U scores 1,041 against the E1-2500's 1,052 — a 1.1% lead for the E1-2500. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3558U vs 0 kB on the E1-2500.
| Feature | Pentium 3558U | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+21% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,041 | 1,052+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3558U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-2500 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3558U | E1-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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