CPU
GPU
Pentium SU4100
E1-1500
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 SU4100 is positioned at rank 1235 and the E1-1500 is on rank 979, so the E1-1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU4100
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium SU4100 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium SU4100 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU4100 and E1-1500
Pentium SU4100
The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $69.
E1-1500
The E1-1500 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: 1.48 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: 660 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium SU4100 and E1-1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 versus 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 — a 12.9% clock advantage for the E1-1500. The Pentium SU4100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the E1-1500 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the E1-1500's 660 — a 3.7% lead for the Pentium SU4100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.48 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 685+4% | 660 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E1-1500 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
Value Analysis
The Pentium SU4100 launched at $289 MSRP, while the E1-1500 debuted at $60. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the E1-1500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU4100 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the E1-1500 — making the E1-1500 the 36.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289 | $60-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.7 | 66.0+44% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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