Core 2 Extreme X9100 vs Pentium E5400
The Core 2 Extreme X9100 is slightly slower than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core 2 Extreme X9100 has a 14% higher base clock.
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LGA775Penryn XE
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WolfdaleMobile
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 2 Extreme X9100 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 2 Extreme X9100 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Core 2 Extreme X9100 scores 18/100, Pentium E5400 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 2 Extreme X9100 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 2 Extreme X9100 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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