Pentium E5800 vs Core i7-680UM
Pentium E5800
Core i7-680UM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5800 is positioned at rank 821 and the Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the Pentium E5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5800
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-680UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5800 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5800 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5800 and Core i7-680UM
Pentium E5800
The Pentium E5800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 November 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,190 points. Launch price was $68.
Core i7-680UM
The Core i7-680UM 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 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The Pentium E5800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-680UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E5800 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Pentium E5800 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Pentium E5800 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-680UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5800 scores 1,190 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-680UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.
| Feature | Pentium E5800 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+26% | 2.53 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+119% | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,196 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-680UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5800 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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