CPU
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Pentium G2100T
E1-1200
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 G2100T is positioned at rank 735 and the E1-1200 is on rank 644, so the E1-1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2100T
Performance Per Dollar E1-1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2100T | E1-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2100T | E1-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G2100T and E1-1200
Pentium G2100T
The Pentium G2100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,691 points. Launch price was $69.
E1-1200
The E1-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,682 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2100T and E1-1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G2100T versus 1.4 GHz on the E1-1200 — a 60% clock advantage for the Pentium G2100T. The Pentium G2100T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E1-1200 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2100T scores 1,691 against the E1-1200's 1,682 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2100T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G2100T vs 0 kB on the E1-1200.
| Feature | Pentium G2100T | E1-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+86% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-45% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,691 | 1,682 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2100T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-1200 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2100T | E1-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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