Pentium Dual-Core E2180 vs Core 2 Duo E7200
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Core 2 Duo E7200
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 E2180 is positioned at rank 976 and the Core 2 Duo E7200 is on rank 1040, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2390%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) |
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 Dual-Core E2180 and Core 2 Duo E7200
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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: 2 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: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo E7200
The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 and Core 2 Duo E7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7200 — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7200. The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 scores 938 against the Core 2 Duo E7200's 1,002 — a 6.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.53 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.53 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 938 | 1,002+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 368 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 666 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2180) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7200 debuted at $133. At current prices ($5 vs $133), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is $128 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 delivers 187.6 pts/$ vs 7.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7200 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 the 184.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-37% | $133 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-96% | $133 |
| Performance per Dollar | 187.6+2401% | 7.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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