A4-1350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200

CPU

GPU

A4-1350

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

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Pentium Dual-Core E2200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007

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A4-1350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200 Performance Spectrum

A4-1350

4 / 4

911

0.0%

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Pentium Dual-Core E2200

2 / 2

985

+8.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A4-1350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-1350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-1350

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 8210, while Pentium Dual-Core E2200 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Pentium Dual-Core E2200 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (911 vs 985).

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

2007

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $100 MSRP, while A4-1350 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.
❌No integrated graphics, while A4-1350 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium Dual-Core E2200 better than A4-1350?

Yes. Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 8.1% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 8.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is the stronger fit. You are getting 8.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is the better buy right now. Pentium Dual-Core E2200 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $100 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (9.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4-1350 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2007). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A4-1350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A4-1350

The A4-1350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 911 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A4-1350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-1350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1350 versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — a 75% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. The A4-1350 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1350 scores 911 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2200's 985 — a 7.8% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-1350	Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	2.2 GHz+120%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+51100%	1 MB (total)
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	911	985+8%
Geekbench 6 Single	136	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-1350 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1350 versus DDR2-800 on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — the A4-1350 supports 33.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-1350 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1350) vs 2 (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1350) vs 0 (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) — the A4-1350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-1350	Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Socket	FT3	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1066+33%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-1350) vs VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). The A4-1350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1350 targets Tablet, Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-1350 rivals Atom Z3740.