Pentium E6800 vs Pentium N3530

Pentium E6800

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2010

Pentium N3530

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6800

2 / 2

1,155

0.0%

1,159

+0.3%

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 N3530 is on rank 1156, 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 N3530

#1144

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4075%

#1145

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4015%

#1146

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3686%

#1147

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3669%

#1148

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3636%

#1150

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3511%

#1151

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3367%

#1152

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3361%

#1153

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3271%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium N3530 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium E6800 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E6800	Pentium N3530
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium E6800 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 99% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium N3530.

Insight	Pentium E6800	Pentium N3530
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 N3530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6800 and Pentium N3530

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 N3530

The Pentium N3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,159 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3530 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 versus 2.58 GHz on the Pentium N3530 — a 154.6% clock advantage for the Pentium N3530 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The Pentium E6800 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N3530 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6800 scores 1,155 against the Pentium N3530's 1,159 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium N3530. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6800 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3530.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Pentium N3530
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	2.58 GHz+682%
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+54%	2.16 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,155	1,159

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium N3530 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E6800	Pentium N3530
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
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 N3530 debuted at $161. At current prices ($10 vs $20), the Pentium E6800 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6800 delivers 115.5 pts/$ vs 58.0 pts/$ for the Pentium N3530 — making the Pentium E6800 the 66.4% better value option.