Pentium E5400 vs Pentium J2850

Pentium E5400

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2009

Pentium J2850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E5400

2 / 2

1,007

0.0%

1,016

+0.9%

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 E5400 is positioned at rank 830 and the Pentium J2850 is on rank 1057, so the Pentium E5400 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 E5400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17024%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16086%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11680%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3519%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2787%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2438%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1397%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1378%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1255%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1255%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1241%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1207%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1190%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1186%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1175%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

99%

#829

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

100%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

100%

#831

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

100%

#832

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

100%

#834

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

99%

#835

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#836

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

99%

#837

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#839

Pentium G630

MSRP: $75|Avg: $46

99%

#840

Core i5-2550K

MSRP: $235|Avg: $46

98%

#841

Athlon II X4 600e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#842

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#843

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

98%

#844

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium J2850

#1045

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2714%

#1046

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2674%

#1047

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2455%

#1048

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2444%

#1049

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2422%

#1051

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2339%

#1052

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2242%

#1053

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2239%

#1054

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2179%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

100%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium E5400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium J2850 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium E5400	Pentium J2850
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($49)	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E5400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 48% cheaper ($49 vs $94) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium E5400	Pentium J2850
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+90%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($49)	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)

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 E5400 Benchmark Check

Pentium J2850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5400 and Pentium J2850

Pentium E5400

The Pentium E5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,007 points. Launch price was $55.

Pentium J2850

The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E5400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium J2850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium E5400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium J2850 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium E5400 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Pentium E5400 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium J2850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5400 scores 1,007 against the Pentium J2850's 1,016 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium J2850. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5400 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2850.

Feature	Pentium E5400	Pentium J2850
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+12%	2.41 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	1,007	1,016

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E5400 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium J2850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E5400	Pentium J2850
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E5400 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Pentium J2850 debuted at $94. At current prices ($49 vs $94), the Pentium E5400 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5400 delivers 20.6 pts/$ vs 10.8 pts/$ for the Pentium J2850 — making the Pentium E5400 the 62.1% better value option.