Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
Intel
32 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Overclocking potential 6
Value for money 5
Performance 4
Thermal management 2
Stability 2
Included cooler 2
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Pentium Dual-Core | Xeon Gold |
| Model | E2140 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Allendale | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 65★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Threads | 2 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR2 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 775 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | No |
Pros & Cons
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 (20th percentile)20th %ile
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 7750.170score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775 offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.
