Pentium U5600 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Pentium U5600
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 U5600 is positioned at rank 1122 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is on rank 990, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium U5600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium U5600 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium U5600 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+948%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 U5600 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Pentium U5600
The Pentium U5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 835 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium U5600 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Pentium U5600 versus 1.8 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 — a 30% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. The Pentium U5600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium U5600 scores 835 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2160's 875 — a 4.7% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium U5600 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160.
| Feature | Pentium U5600 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.33 GHz | 1.8 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 835 | 875+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium U5600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium U5600 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium U5600 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 debuted at $84. At current prices ($50 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium U5600 delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 175.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 the 165.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium U5600 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $84-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 175.0+948% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2007 |
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