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Overview

The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium A1018 is positioned at rank #1105 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 A1018

#1093

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3260%

#1094

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3212%

#1095

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2949%

#1096

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2936%

#1097

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2909%

#1099

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2809%

#1100

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2693%

#1101

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2689%

#1102

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2617%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

97%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium A1018 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium A1018 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium A1018 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It carries 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,188, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium A1018
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.1 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	1 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,188

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1018 fits into the PGA988 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 memory.

Specification	Pentium A1018
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA988
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium A1018 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium A1018
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $132), the Pentium A1018 delivers 79 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #1105 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2957 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium A1018
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$132
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#1105
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2957
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel