Pentium E5200 vs Core i5-460M

Pentium E5200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2008

Core i5-460M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E5200

2 / 2

1,315

0.0%

1,321

+0.5%

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 Core i5-460M is on rank 7, so the Core i5-460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E5200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19918%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18820%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13665%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4117%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3261%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2853%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1634%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1613%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1468%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1468%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1452%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1413%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1393%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1387%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1375%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#889

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

100%

#890

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

100%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

99%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

98%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

98%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-460M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

111%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

109%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

100%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

100%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

99%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

96%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

92%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

92%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

89%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

82%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

81%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-460M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium E5200 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E5200	Core i5-460M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium E5200 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $129), it costs 88% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 756% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-460M.

Insight	Pentium E5200	Core i5-460M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+756%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)

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 E5200 Benchmark Check

Core i5-460M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5200 and Core i5-460M

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.

Core i5-460M

The Core i5-460M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,321 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E5200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-460M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-460M — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-460M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Pentium E5200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-460M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5200 scores 1,315 against the Core i5-460M's 1,321 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-460M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5200 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-460M.

Feature	Pentium E5200	Core i5-460M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.53 GHz+1%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,315	1,321
Geekbench 6 Single	—	343

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E5200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-460M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E5200	Core i5-460M
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5200) / true (Core i5-460M). The Core i5-460M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium E5200 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-460M rivals AMD Turion II M620.

Feature	Pentium E5200	Core i5-460M
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E5200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Core i5-460M debuted at $80. At current prices ($15 vs $129), the Pentium E5200 is $114 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5200 delivers 87.7 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-460M — making the Pentium E5200 the 158.2% better value option.