CPU
GPU
Pentium E2200
Celeron T3100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E2200 is positioned at rank 968 and the Celeron T3100 is on rank 970, so the Pentium E2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2200
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1192%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
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.
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2200 and Celeron T3100
Pentium E2200
The Pentium E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Pentium E2200 scores 985 against the Celeron T3100's 945 — a 4.1% lead for the Pentium E2200. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| PassMark | 985+4% | 945 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E2200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T3100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E2200) / None (Celeron T3100). Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E2200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron T3100 debuted at $62. At current prices ($5 vs $62), the Pentium E2200 is $57 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2200 delivers 197.0 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Celeron T3100 — making the Pentium E2200 the 171.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84 | $62-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-92% | $62 |
| Performance per Dollar | 197.0+1196% | 15.2 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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