Athlon II X2 210e vs Core 2 Duo E8335

Athlon II X2 210e

2 Cores2 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2010

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II X2 210e

2 / 2

1,089

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 / 2

1,094

+0.5%

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 II X2 210e is positioned at rank 837 and the Core 2 Duo E8335 is on rank 1196, so the Athlon II X2 210e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 210e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17174%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16228%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11783%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3550%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2812%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2460%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1409%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1390%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1266%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1266%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1252%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1218%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1201%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1196%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1185%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

100%

#839

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#840

Pentium G630

MSRP: $75|Avg: $46

99%

#841

Core i5-2550K

MSRP: $235|Avg: $46

99%

#842

Athlon II X4 600e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#843

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

99%

#844

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#845

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

99%

#846

Core i3-3250

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

98%

#847

Core i3-3240

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#848

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#849

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

98%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

98%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8335

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5364%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5285%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4852%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4830%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4786%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4622%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4431%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4424%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4305%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

93%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

93%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

92%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

89%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon II X2 210e leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo E8335 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon II X2 210e	Core 2 Duo E8335
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($28)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II X2 210e stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 44% cheaper ($28 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon II X2 210e	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+78%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($28)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon II X2 210e Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E8335 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 210e and Core 2 Duo E8335

Athlon II X2 210e

The Athlon II X2 210e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,089 points. Launch price was $149.

Core 2 Duo E8335

The Core 2 Duo E8335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,094 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II X2 210e and Core 2 Duo E8335 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X2 210e versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 — a 94.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 210e (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.933 GHz). The Athlon II X2 210e uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 210e scores 1,089 against the Core 2 Duo E8335's 1,094 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8335.

Feature	Athlon II X2 210e	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+180%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.933 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB (total)+1100%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Regor (2009−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,089	1,094

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X2 210e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon II X2 210e	Core 2 Duo E8335
Socket	AM3	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Athlon II X2 210e) / not specified (Core 2 Duo E8335). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 210e rivals Pentium E5300.

Feature	Athlon II X2 210e	Core 2 Duo E8335
Integrated GPU	No	—
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon II X2 210e launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8335 debuted at $200. At current prices ($28 vs $50), the Athlon II X2 210e is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 210e delivers 38.9 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8335 — making the Athlon II X2 210e the 56% better value option.