Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Pentium Dual-Core E2210
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is positioned at rank #991 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
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 E2210 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 77.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 scores 1,005 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 188.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 5 GHz+127% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 96 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 5 nm-89% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 1,005 | 34,293+3312% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2210) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 launched at $98 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($15 vs $384), the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is $369 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 28.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $98-78% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-96% | $384 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0 | 89.3+33% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2023 |
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