Pentium E6700 vs Core i3-380M

Pentium E6700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Core i3-380M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.53 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6700

2 / 2

1,219

+0.6%

1,212

0.0%

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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 E6700 is positioned at rank 915 and the Core i3-380M is on rank 11, so the Core i3-380M 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 E6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21998%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20786%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15092%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4547%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3601%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3151%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1805%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1781%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1622%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1621%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1603%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1560%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1538%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1532%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1518%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

99%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

99%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

99%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

#924

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

97%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

97%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

97%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

97%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-380M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

121%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

119%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

109%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

109%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

108%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

104%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

100%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

100%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

97%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

90%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

89%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

88%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

79%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

75%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium E6700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-380M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E6700	Core i3-380M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E6700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($5 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium E6700	Core i3-380M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+403%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 E6700 Benchmark Check

Core i3-380M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6700 and Core i3-380M

Pentium E6700

The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 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: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.

Core i3-380M

The Core i3-380M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 October 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 0.53 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: 1,212 points. Launch price was $49.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-380M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 0.53 GHz on the Core i3-380M — a 143.2% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-380M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the Core i3-380M's 1,212 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E6700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6700 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-380M.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Core i3-380M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+504%	0.53 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+26%	2.53 GHz
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	1,219	1,212
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-380M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E6700) vs 16 (Core i3-380M) — the Core i3-380M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Core i3-380M
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Core i3-380M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Gen 1)), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, Core i3-380M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-380M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Core i3-380M
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Gen 1)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Desktop	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E6700 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i3-380M debuted at $49. At current prices ($5 vs $25), the Pentium E6700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6700 delivers 243.8 pts/$ vs 48.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-380M — making the Pentium E6700 the 133.7% better value option.