AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
The Intel Pentium E2140 is a budget dual-core processor that reviewers found to be an exceptional overclocker, often reaching speeds of 2.0-3.2 GHz from its stock 1.6 GHz. Users praised its value for money, noting it outperforms older Pentium 4 chips and runs cooler than previous CPUs. The included stock cooler is sufficient for moderate overclocks, and the chip is stable at stock voltages. Some reviewers noted the need to mount the CPU before installing the motherboard, and one mentioned that the chip is best for basic office tasks.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking potential
- Great value for money
- Outperforms older Pentium 4 chips
- Runs cooler than previous CPUs
- Stable at stock voltages
Cons
- Requires mounting before motherboard install
- Best for basic office tasks only
- 1MB L2 cache may limit performance
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Pentium Dual-Core |
| Model | 7800X3D | E2140 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Allendale |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 65 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR2 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | None |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ai (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average multi thread (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average efficiency (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775 offers 1.3x better value for money
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.