Pentium E6800 vs Core i7-640UM

Pentium E6800

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2010

Core i7-640UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6800

2 / 2

1,155

0.0%

1,168

+1.1%

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 E6800 is positioned at rank 932 and the Core i7-640UM is on rank 1229, so the Pentium E6800 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 E6800

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23210%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21931%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15924%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4797%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3800%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3324%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1904%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1879%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1711%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1711%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1692%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1646%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1623%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1616%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1602%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

100%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

100%

#935

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

99%

#936

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

99%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

98%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

97%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

97%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

95%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-640UM

#1217

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7661%

#1218

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7548%

#1219

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6930%

#1220

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6898%

#1221

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6835%

#1223

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6601%

#1224

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6329%

#1225

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6319%

#1226

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

6149%

#1229

Core i7-640UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

87%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

73%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

62%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

56%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

54%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

53%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

48%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

44%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-640UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium E6800 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E6800	Core i7-640UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium E6800	Core i7-640UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E6800 Benchmark Check

Core i7-640UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6800 and Core i7-640UM

Pentium E6800

The Pentium E6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 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: 1,155 points. Launch price was $831.

Core i7-640UM

The Core i7-640UM 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $305.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-640UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 versus 2.27 GHz on the Core i7-640UM — a 149.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-640UM (base: 3.33 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium E6800 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-640UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6800 scores 1,155 against the Core i7-640UM's 1,168 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-640UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640UM.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Core i7-640UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	2.27 GHz+588%
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+178%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,155	1,168+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	226
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	590

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-640UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Core i7-640UM
Socket	LGA775	BGA1288
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	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E6800) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-640UM). The Core i7-640UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium E6800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-640UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-640UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.