Intel Pentium E2140

Intel Pentium E2140
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Pentium E2140 was, at the time, a remarkably accessible CPU for a wide range of users. This processor offered reliable performance for everyday computer tasks. It enabled users to run multiple programs simultaneously with noticeably greater fluidity. As a true dual-core processor, it represented a significant advancement for the average PC.

It was manufactured using the then-modern 65-nanometer process, which contributed to efficient operation. Its architecture, known as Presler, formed a highly proven and stable foundation. With a 1 MB Level 2 cache, the E2140 supported fast access to frequently used data. A maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s also ensured stable and reliable system communication.

The Intel Pentium E2140 finally made dual-core technology affordable for a much larger user base. This was a decisive advantage in the market. It proved to be an excellent choice for all common office tasks and internet use. Many PC systems at the time benefited greatly from its overall reliability.

We appreciated its straightforward and direct handling in standard PCs. For sending emails, editing text documents, or simply surfing the web, it always delivered the required performance. It offered a very solid foundation for everyday home use.
  • Dual-Core Architecture
  • Cost-Effective Performance
  • Stable Base for Office PCs
  • 65 nm Manufacturing Process

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Atom C2538
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
236
Intel Pentium N3700
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
229
Intel Pentium E2140
2C / 2T · 1.60 GHz
226
Intel Celeron 430
1C / 1T · 1.80 GHz
225
AMD Athlon II X2 250u
2C / 2T · 1.60 GHz
222
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A4-3300
AMD A4-3300 109 %
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
423
AMD Athlon II X2 250u
2C / 2T · 1.60 GHz
423
Intel Pentium E2140
2C / 2T · 1.60 GHz
389
Intel Celeron E1400
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
384
Intel Pentium D 915
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
381

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Pentium (150)
CPU groupIntel Pentium D (6)
ArchitecturePresler
Technology65 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation0
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x Core
Frequency: 1.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ2/2007
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Pentium E2140
Intel Pentium E2140
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