CPU
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Pentium E6600
Pentium A1018
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 E6600 is positioned at rank 912 and the Pentium A1018 is on rank 1105, so the Pentium E6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium A1018
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6600 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6600 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+232%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 E6600 and Pentium A1018
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.
Pentium A1018
The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E6600 and Pentium A1018 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium E6600 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E6600 scores 1,194 against the Pentium A1018's 1,188 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium E6600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6600 vs 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium A1018.
| Feature | Pentium E6600 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.07 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+46% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | — |
| PassMark | 1,194 | 1,188 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium A1018 uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E6600 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E6600 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Pentium A1018 debuted at $132. At current prices ($50 vs $15), the Pentium A1018 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6600 delivers 23.9 pts/$ vs 79.2 pts/$ for the Pentium A1018 — making the Pentium A1018 the 107.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6600 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-36% | $132 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | 79.2+231% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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