Pentium D 950 vs E2-3000
Pentium D 950
E2-3000
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 D 950 is positioned at rank 1110 and the E2-3000 is on rank 946, so the E2-3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 950
Performance Per Dollar E2-3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 950 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 950 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 D 950 and E2-3000
Pentium D 950
The Pentium D 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $637.
E2-3000
The E2-3000 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: 1.65 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: 990 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium D 950 and E2-3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pentium D 950 versus 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 — a 69.3% clock advantage for the Pentium D 950. The Pentium D 950 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-3000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 950 scores 935 against the E2-3000's 990 — a 5.7% lead for the E2-3000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium D 950 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+106% | 1.65 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 935 | 990+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 950 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-3000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D 950 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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