CPU
GPU
Pentium E2200
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is on rank 976, 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2200 scores 985 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2180's 938 — a 4.9% lead for the Pentium E2200. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2200 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 985+5% | 938 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E2200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 debuted at $84. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2200 delivers 197.0 pts/$ vs 187.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — making the Pentium E2200 the 4.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84 | $84 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 197.0+5% | 187.6 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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