Pentium T3400
VS
E1-7010

Pentium T3400 vs E1-7010

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 T3400 is positioned at rank 1194 and the E1-7010 is on rank 949, so the E1-7010 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 T3400

#1182
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5211%
#1183
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5135%
#1184
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4714%
#1185
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4693%
#1186
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4650%
#1188
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4490%
#1189
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4306%
#1190
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4298%
#1191
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4183%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
100%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
99%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
97%
#1199
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
95%
#1200
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
94%
#1201
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
93%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
91%
#1204
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
91%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
90%
#1206
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
90%
#1207
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
88%
#1208
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
87%
#1209
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-7010

#936
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1789%
#937
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1763%
#938
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1618%
#939
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1611%
#940
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1596%
#942
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1541%
#943
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1478%
#944
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1476%
#945
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1436%
#948
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#949
E1-7010
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#950
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
100%
#953
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
99%
#955
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
98%
#958
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#959
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
97%
#962
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E1-7010 (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium T3400E1-7010
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T3400 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium T3400E1-7010
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T3400 and E1-7010

Intel

Pentium T3400

The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E1-7010

The E1-7010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The E1-7010 is built on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T3400 scores 845 against the E1-7010's 820 — a 3% lead for the Pentium T3400.

FeaturePentium T3400E1-7010
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.16 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
65 nm
28 nm-57%
Architecture
Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark
845+3%
820
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-7010 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium T3400E1-7010
Socket
PGA478
FP4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%