Pentium E6700 vs Core i5-430M
Pentium E6700
Core i5-430M
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 E6700 is positioned at rank 915 and the Core i5-430M is on rank 12, so the Core i5-430M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+565%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) |
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 E6700 and Core i5-430M
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 i5-430M
The Core i5-430M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 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: 1,210 points. Launch price was $79.
Processing Power
The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-430M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i5-430M — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-430M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the Core i5-430M's 1,210 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium E6700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6700 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-430M.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+26% | 2.53 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+42% | 2.26 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 | 1,210 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-430M 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 i5-430M) — the Core i5-430M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium E6700) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-430M). The Core i5-430M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, Core i5-430M targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-430M rivals AMD Turion II M620.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Performance Laptop |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($5 vs $33), the Pentium E6700 is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6700 delivers 243.8 pts/$ vs 36.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-430M — making the Pentium E6700 the 147.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Core i5-430M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-85% | $33 |
| Performance per Dollar | 243.8+564% | 36.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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