MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
Intel
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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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
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Pentium Dual-Core |
| Model | 9000 | E2140 |
| Codename | — | Allendale |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 65★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| Threads | — | 2★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR2 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average single thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ai (21st percentile)
- Below average multi thread (23rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (26th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 7750.013score per dollar
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140
Scores 33 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
