CPU
GPU
Pentium E2210
Pentium 957
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 E2210 is positioned at rank 963 and the Pentium 957 is on rank 1146, so the Pentium E2210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2210
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 957
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 E2210 and Pentium 957
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.
Pentium 957
The Pentium 957 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E2210 and Pentium 957 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium 957 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2210 scores 1,005 against the Pentium 957's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Pentium 957. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2210 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 957.
| Feature | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+83% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,005 | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E2210 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 957 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Pentium E2210) / not specified (Pentium 957).
| Feature | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E2210 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Pentium 957 debuted at $134. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Pentium 957 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2210 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 101.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 957 — making the Pentium 957 the 40.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E2210 | Pentium 957 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-37% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0 | 101.5+51% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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