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Overview

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 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: 1.6 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: 815 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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 Dual-Core E2140

#85

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#86

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

106%

#87

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

105%

#88

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

105%

#89

Athlon X4 860K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

105%

#90

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

104%

#91

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

104%

#92

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $189

103%

#93

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

103%

#94

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

102%

#95

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

101%

#96

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

101%

#97

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

101%

#98

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

101%

#99

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

100%

#100

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

100%

#101

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

100%

#102

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#103

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

99%

#104

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

99%

#105

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

99%

#106

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

99%

#107

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#108

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

98%

#109

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

98%

#110

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

98%

#111

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $199

98%

#112

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#113

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#114

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

97%

#115

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Dual-Core E2140 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Dual-Core E2140 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 815, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	1.6 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	77 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	105 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	815

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2140
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA775
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2140
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $74), the Pentium Dual-Core E2140 delivers 163 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3363 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2140
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$74
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$5
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3363
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2007
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

6 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Performance Ranking Position	3363

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	77 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	1.6 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	105 million
Process Technology	65 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-