Athlon 64 X2 3600+ vs Pentium E2220
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Pentium E2220
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is positioned at rank 1053 and the Pentium E2220 is on rank 569, so the Pentium E2220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+218%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Pentium E2220
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium E2220
The Pentium E2220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is built on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ scores 1,020 against the Pentium E2220's 1,028 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium E2220. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2220.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Manchester (2005−2006) | — |
| PassMark | 1,020 | 1,028 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 330 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 590 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 3600+) and G31,G41 (Pentium E2220).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 3600+) / None (Pentium E2220). Primary use case: Pentium E2220 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($10 vs $32), the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ delivers 102.0 pts/$ vs 32.1 pts/$ for the Pentium E2220 — making the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ the 104.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $32-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-69% | $32 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.0+218% | 32.1 |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2008 |
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