Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs Core i5-560UM

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,015

+1.0%

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 i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 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 i5-560UM

#1212

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

#1213

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

#1214

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

#1215

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

#1216

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

#1218

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

#1219

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

#1220

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

#1221

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-560UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 94% cheaper ($15 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1550%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual-Core E2210 and Core i5-560UM

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 i5-560UM

The Core i5-560UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 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: 1,015 points. Launch price was $250.

⚡

Processing Power

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+3%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+65%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,015

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Core i5-560UM
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 E2210) / true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.