Pentium T4200
VS
E1-2500

Pentium T4200 vs E1-2500

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 T4200 is positioned at rank 1061 and the E1-2500 is on rank 853, so the E1-2500 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 T4200

#1049
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2752%
#1050
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2712%
#1051
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2490%
#1052
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2478%
#1053
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2456%
#1055
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2371%
#1056
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2274%
#1057
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2270%
#1058
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2209%
#1061
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
100%
#1062
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
100%
#1063
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
99%
#1064
Celeron P4500
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#1065
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1066
Processor N50
MSRP: $128|Avg: $120
98%
#1067
Athlon II N350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#1068
Celeron N3350
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
97%
#1070
Core i7-2675QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1071
A9-9410
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
97%
#1073
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
96%
#1074
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#1075
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2500

#841
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1394%
#842
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1374%
#843
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1261%
#844
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1256%
#845
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1244%
#847
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1202%
#848
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1152%
#849
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1150%
#850
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1119%
#853
E1-2500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
100%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E1-2500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T4200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium T4200E1-2500
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium T4200E1-2500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
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 T4200 and E1-2500

Intel

Pentium T4200

The Pentium T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E1-2500

The E1-2500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,052 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The E1-2500 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4200 scores 1,055 against the E1-2500's 1,052 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium T4200. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4200 vs 0 kB on the E1-2500.

FeaturePentium T4200E1-2500
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.4 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,055
1,052
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-2500 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium T4200E1-2500
Socket
PGA478
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0