Pentium E6800 vs Pentium 977

Pentium E6800

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2010

Pentium 977

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6800

2 / 2

1,155

+0.6%

1,148

0.0%

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 Pentium 977 is on rank 1117, 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 Pentium 977

#1105

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3424%

#1106

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3373%

#1107

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3097%

#1108

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3083%

#1109

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3055%

#1111

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2950%

#1112

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2828%

#1113

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2824%

#1114

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2748%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

96%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 977 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium E6800 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium E6800	Pentium 977
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E6800 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Pentium E6800	Pentium 977
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Pentium 977 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6800 and Pentium 977

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.

Pentium 977

The Pentium 977 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium E6800 and Pentium 977 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 versus 1.4 GHz on the Pentium 977 — a 123.7% clock advantage for the Pentium 977 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium E6800 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 977 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6800 scores 1,155 against the Pentium 977's 1,148 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E6800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6800 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 977.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Pentium 977
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	1.4 GHz+324%
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+138%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,155	1,148

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 977 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Pentium 977
Socket	LGA775	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E6800 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium 977 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium 977 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6800 delivers 115.5 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Pentium 977 — making the Pentium E6800 the 0.6% better value option.