CPU
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Pentium E5800
Pentium E6600
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 E5800 is positioned at rank 821 and the Pentium E6600 is on rank 912, so the Pentium E5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5800
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5800 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5800 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+232%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 E5800 and Pentium E6600
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.
Pentium E6600
The Pentium E6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 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: 1,194 points. Launch price was $16.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E5800 and Pentium E6600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E5800 versus 0.07 GHz on the Pentium E6600 — a 191.4% clock advantage for the Pentium E5800 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). Both are built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium E5800 scores 1,190 against the Pentium E6600's 1,194 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium E6600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium E5800 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+4471% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+5% | 3.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,194 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Pentium E5800 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5800 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Pentium E6600 debuted at $84. At current prices ($15 vs $50), the Pentium E5800 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5800 delivers 79.3 pts/$ vs 23.9 pts/$ for the Pentium E6600 — making the Pentium E5800 the 107.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5800 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-24% | $84 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.3+232% | 23.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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