Pentium E6700 vs Phenom X3 8450
Pentium E6700
Phenom X3 8450
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 Phenom X3 8450 is on rank 1023, so the Pentium E6700 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 Phenom X3 8450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2835%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) |
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 Phenom X3 8450
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.
Phenom X3 8450
The Phenom X3 8450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,221 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X3 8450 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8450 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X3 8450 — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700. The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom X3 8450 uses Toliman (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the Phenom X3 8450's 1,221 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom X3 8450. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6700 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8450.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,219 | 1,221 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X3 8450 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium E6700) / not specified (Phenom X3 8450). Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E6700 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Phenom X3 8450 debuted at $145. At current prices ($5 vs $147), the Pentium E6700 is $142 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6700 delivers 243.8 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Phenom X3 8450 — making the Pentium E6700 the 186.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-41% | $145 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-97% | $147 |
| Performance per Dollar | 243.8+2837% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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