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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

E1-2500 vs Pentium E5400

The E1-2500 is slightly faster 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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  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Pentium E5400 ranks 25 points higher.

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Base Frequencyhelp
AMD E1-2500 Logo
E1-2500
1.4 GHz

Pentium E5400 has a 93% higher base clock.

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TDPhelp

E1-2500 draws 50W less power.

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FT3
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LGA775
Kabini
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Wolfdale
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon HD 8240 Mobile IGP
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No Integrated Graphics
1333 MHz (DDR3)
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, E1-2500 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The E1-2500. It's 104% faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is E1-2500 than Pentium E5400?expand_more
104% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, E1-2500 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The E1-2500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the E1-2500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between E1-2500 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: E1-2500 scores 24/100, 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 E1-2500 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 E1-2500 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The E1-2500 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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