CPU
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Athlon Gold 7220U
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
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 Gold 7220U is positioned at rank 655 and the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is on rank 37, so the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 7220U
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Gold 7220U | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Gold 7220U | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Gold 7220U and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Athlon Gold 7220U
The Athlon Gold 7220U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,904 points. Launch price was $149.
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,965 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon Gold 7220U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Athlon Gold 7220U versus 3.3 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 7220U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon Gold 7220U uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Gold 7220U scores 4,904 against the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)'s 4,965 — a 1.2% lead for the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 7220U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W).
| Feature | Athlon Gold 7220U | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-87% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 4,904 | 4,965+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Gold 7220U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 7220U | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5500 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon Gold 7220U) / not specified (Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)). The Athlon Gold 7220U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon Gold 7220U rivals Core i3-1115G4.
| Feature | Athlon Gold 7220U | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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