Pentium Dual-Core E2140
VS
E1-2200

Pentium Dual-Core E2140 vs E1-2200

Intel

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2007
VS
AMD

E1-2200

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.05 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is positioned at rank 978 and the E1-2200 is on rank 957, so the E1-2200 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2140

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
28312%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
26752%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
19424%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
5852%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
4635%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4055%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2322%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2292%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2087%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2087%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2063%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2008%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1980%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1972%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1954%
#978
Pentium Dual-Core E2140
MSRP: $74|Avg: $5
100%
#979
E1-1500
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
100%
#980
Core i7-960
MSRP: $309|Avg: $110
100%
#981
Core i5-2405S
MSRP: $309|Avg: $120
100%
#982
Celeron 420
MSRP: $39|Avg: $15
99%
#983
Athlon II X4 615e
MSRP: $186|Avg: $30
99%
#984
Athlon X2 BE-2350
MSRP: $90|Avg: $10
98%
#985
Core 2 Quad Q8300
MSRP: $179|Avg: $10
97%
#986
Core i7-860
MSRP: $284|Avg: $30
96%
#987
Core i7-870
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
96%
#988
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
MSRP: $136|Avg: $42
95%
#989
Core i3-6102E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
95%
#990
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
MSRP: $84|Avg: $5
95%
#991
Pentium Dual-Core E2210
MSRP: $98|Avg: $15
93%
#992
Core 2 Duo E7500
MSRP: $113|Avg: $10
93%
#993
Core 2 Quad Q9505
MSRP: $213|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2200

#945
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1829%
#946
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1802%
#947
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1655%
#948
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1647%
#949
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1632%
#951
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1576%
#952
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1511%
#953
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1509%
#954
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1468%
#957
E1-2200
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
99%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
98%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
95%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E1-2200 (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium Dual-Core E2140E1-2200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium Dual-Core E2140E1-2200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)

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 Pentium Dual-Core E2140 and E1-2200

Intel

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 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: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E1-2200

The E1-2200 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: 1.05 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 802 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 and E1-2200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 versus 1.05 GHz on the E1-2200 — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140. The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E1-2200 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 scores 815 against the E1-2200's 802 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2140.

FeaturePentium Dual-Core E2140E1-2200
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz+52%
1.05 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (total)
1024 kB
Process
65 nm
28 nm-57%
Architecture
NetBurst (2000−2006)
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
815+2%
802
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E1-2200 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium Dual-Core E2140E1-2200
Socket
LGA775
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%