CPU
GPU
Pentium T2330
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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 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 T2330
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T2330 and E1-1500
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.
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
The E1-1500 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the E1-1500's 660 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium T2330. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 0 kB on the E1-1500.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.48 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 40 nm-38% |
| Architecture | — | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 665 | 660 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 402 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E1-1500 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Pentium T2330) / not specified (E1-1500).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2330 launched at $150 MSRP, while the E1-1500 debuted at $60. At current prices ($7 vs $10), the Pentium T2330 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2330 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the E1-1500 — making the Pentium T2330 the 36% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $60-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7-30% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.0+44% | 66.0 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2013 |
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