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Overview

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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: 2 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: 938 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is positioned at rank #976 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 Dual-Core E2180

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

27906%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

26369%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19146%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5768%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4569%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3997%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2289%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2259%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2057%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2057%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2034%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1979%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1951%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1944%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1926%

#975

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

99%

#978

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

98%

#979

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#980

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

98%

#981

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

98%

#982

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

97%

#983

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

97%

#984

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

96%

#985

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

95%

#986

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

94%

#987

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

94%

#988

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#989

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Dual-Core E2180 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Dual-Core E2180 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 2 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 938, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2 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	938

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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 E2180 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 E2180
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $84), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 delivers 188 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #976 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3252 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2180
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$84
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$5
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#976
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3252
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2007
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel