Pentium E2210 vs Core i7-13700K

Pentium E2210

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WW2009

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2210

1,005

0.0%

45,784

+4455.6%

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. The Pentium E2210 is positioned at rank #963 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E2210

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26063%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24627%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17881%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5387%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4267%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3733%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2138%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2110%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1900%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1848%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1822%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1799%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

99%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

99%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

99%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

98%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

98%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

98%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

98%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

97%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

97%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

97%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

95%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

93%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

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 Core i7-13700K (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E2210	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E2210 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium E2210	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+71%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 E2210 Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2210 and Core i7-13700K

Pentium E2210

The Pentium E2210 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E2210 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 14 more cores. The Core i7-13700K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2210 scores 1,005 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 191.4% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 2,846, a 161.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 500 vs 18,980 (189.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2210 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Pentium E2210	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	16 / 24+700%
Boost Clock	—	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	30 MB (total)+2900%
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	Intel 7 nm-84%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	1,005	45,784+4456%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	300	2,846+849%
Geekbench 6 Multi	500	18,980+3696%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Pentium E2210 versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E2210) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Core i7-13700K offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel P35,Intel G33,Intel G31,Intel G41 (Pentium E2210) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Pentium E2210	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA775	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	DDR5-5600+150%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	192 GB+4700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium E2210) vs true (Core i7-13700K). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Pentium E2210 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Pentium E2210	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	true

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E2210 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($15 vs $400), the Pentium E2210 is $385 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2210 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 52.3% better value option.