Pentium E5200 vs Athlon II X3 400e
Pentium E5200
Athlon II X3 400e
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 E5200 is positioned at rank 887 and the Athlon II X3 400e is on rank 938, so the Pentium E5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 400e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | Athlon II X3 400e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | Athlon II X3 400e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5200 and Athlon II X3 400e
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
Athlon II X3 400e
The Athlon II X3 400e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,320 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Pentium E5200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 400e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 400e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 400e — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium E5200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 400e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5200 scores 1,315 against the Athlon II X3 400e's 1,320 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X3 400e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Athlon II X3 400e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,315 | 1,320 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X3 400e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Athlon II X3 400e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 400e debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon II X3 400e is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5200 delivers 87.7 pts/$ vs 132.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 400e — making the Athlon II X3 400e the 40.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Athlon II X3 400e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-16% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.7 | 132.0+51% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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