CPU
GPU
Pentium 3558U
E2-3200
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 E2-3200 is on rank 855, 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 Pentium 3558U
Performance Per Dollar E2-3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3558U | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3558U | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E2-3200
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3558U and E2-3200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U versus 2.4 GHz on the E2-3200 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the E2-3200 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium 3558U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the E2-3200 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3558U scores 1,041 against the E2-3200's 1,050 — a 0.9% lead for the E2-3200. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3558U vs 0 kB on the E2-3200.
| Feature | Pentium 3558U | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,041 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3558U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E2-3200 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3558U | E2-3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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