Pentium E2180 vs A6-7000

Pentium E2180

65 WW2007

A6-7000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2180

938

0.0%

1,002

+6.8%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E2180 is positioned at rank 976 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Pentium 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 E2180

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

27906%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

26369%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19146%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5768%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4569%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3997%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2289%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2259%

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%

#976

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

99%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

98%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

98%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

98%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

97%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

97%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

96%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

95%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

94%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

94%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-7000

#1069

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1070

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1071

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1072

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1073

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1075

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1076

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1077

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1078

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1096

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-7000 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E2180	A6-7000
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E2180 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium E2180	A6-7000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E2180 Benchmark Check

A6-7000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2180 and A6-7000

Pentium E2180

The Pentium E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.

A6-7000

The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The A6-7000 is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2180 scores 938 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 6.6% lead for the A6-7000.

Feature	Pentium E2180	A6-7000
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	1024 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	—	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	938	1,002+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E2180 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Pentium E2180 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7000 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium E2180) vs 1 (A6-7000).

Feature	Pentium E2180	A6-7000
Socket	LGA775	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	800	1600+100%
Max RAM Capacity	8	16+100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium E2180) vs true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Pentium E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.

Feature	Pentium E2180	A6-7000
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R4 Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	false	true

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E2180 launched at $84 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2180 delivers 62.5 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the A6-7000 the 6.6% better value option.