Pentium Dual-Core E2180 vs Core i5-540UM

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 i5-540UM is on rank 1081, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 E2180

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

27906%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

26369%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19146%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5768%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4569%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3997%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2289%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2259%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2057%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2057%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2034%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1979%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1951%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1944%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1926%

#975

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

99%

#978

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

98%

#979

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#980

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

98%

#981

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

98%

#982

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

97%

#983

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

97%

#984

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

96%

#985

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

95%

#986

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

94%

#987

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

94%

#988

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#989

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-540UM

#1068

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1069

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1070

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1071

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1072

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1074

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1075

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1076

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1077

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1080

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1081

Core i5-540UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1082

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1083

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1088

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1089

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-540UM shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2180	Core i5-540UM
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2180	Core i5-540UM
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.

Pentium Dual-Core E2180 Benchmark Check

Core i5-540UM Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual-Core E2180 and Core i5-540UM

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 i5-540UM

The Core i5-540UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $250.

⚡

Processing Power

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-540UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-540UM — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-540UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 scores 938 against the Core i5-540UM's 1,002 — a 6.6% lead for the Core i5-540UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-540UM.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2180	Core i5-540UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+100%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	938	1,002+7%

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-540UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2180	Core i5-540UM
Socket	LGA775	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2180) / true (Core i5-540UM). The Core i5-540UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-540UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.