CPU
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Pentium SU4100
Pentium T2330
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 Pentium T2330 is on rank 1220, so the Pentium T2330 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 Pentium T2330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($7) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+108%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($7) |
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 SU4100 and Pentium T2330
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.
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium SU4100 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the Pentium T2330's 665 — a 3% lead for the Pentium SU4100. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium SU4100 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 685+3% | 665 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 223 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 402 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T2330 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium SU4100) / No (Pentium T2330).
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
Value Analysis
The Pentium SU4100 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Pentium T2330 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $7), the Pentium T2330 is $8 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU4100 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 95.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T2330 — making the Pentium T2330 the 70.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium SU4100 | Pentium T2330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289 | $150-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $7-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.7 | 95.0+108% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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