Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs Core 2 Duo T9400

CPU

GPU

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 / 2

1,005

+0.1%

1,004

0.0%

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 E2210 is positioned at rank 991 and the Core 2 Duo T9400 is on rank 796, so the Core 2 Duo T9400 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 E2210

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30382%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28708%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20844%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6279%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4974%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4351%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2492%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2460%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2240%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2239%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2214%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2155%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2124%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2097%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

99%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

100%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

100%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

99%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

98%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

94%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9400

#784

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1198%

#785

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1180%

#786

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1084%

#787

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1079%

#788

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1069%

#790

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1032%

#791

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

990%

#792

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

988%

#793

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

962%

#796

Core 2 Duo T9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T9400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core 2 Duo T9400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core 2 Duo T9400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ 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 E2210 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual-Core E2210 and Core 2 Duo T9400

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 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. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T9400

The Core 2 Duo T9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 and Core 2 Duo T9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9400 — a 14% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9400 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 scores 1,005 against the Core 2 Duo T9400's 1,004 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9400.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core 2 Duo T9400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.53 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.53 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)	6 MB+500%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,004
Geekbench 6 Single	—	320

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core 2 Duo T9400
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2210) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T9400). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9400 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.