Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs Pentium 2117U

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 Pentium 2117U is on rank 117, so the Pentium 2117U 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

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30382%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28708%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20844%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6279%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4974%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4351%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2492%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2460%

#9

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 Pentium 2117U

#105

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

291%

#106

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

287%

#107

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

263%

#108

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

262%

#109

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

259%

#111

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

251%

#112

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

240%

#113

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

240%

#114

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

233%

#117

Pentium 2117U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

97%

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 Pentium 2117U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Pentium 2117U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Pentium 2117U
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

Pentium 2117U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual-Core E2210 and Pentium 2117U

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.

Pentium 2117U

The Pentium 2117U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,009 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 and Pentium 2117U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 versus 1.8 GHz on the Pentium 2117U — a 20% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 2117U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 scores 1,005 against the Pentium 2117U's 1,009 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium 2117U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2117U.

Feature	Pentium Dual-Core E2210	Pentium 2117U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+22%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+22%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,005	1,009

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 2117U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.