Pentium E6700 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Pentium E6700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6700

2 / 2

1,219

0.0%

34,293

+2713.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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. The Pentium E6700 is positioned at rank #915 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E6700	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E6700 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium E6700	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+173%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6700 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 186.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6700 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5 GHz+56%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	0 kB	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	5 nm-89%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,219	34,293+2713%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Pentium E6700 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E6700) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA775	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 5.0+355%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	128 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium E6700) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Pentium E6700	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E6700 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($5 vs $384), the Pentium E6700 is $379 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6700 delivers 243.8 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Pentium E6700 the 92.8% better value option.