Athlon II X2 220 vs E-350
Athlon II X2 220
E-350
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 II X2 220 is positioned at rank 561 and the E-350 is on rank 854, so the Athlon II X2 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 220
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 II X2 220 and E-350
Athlon II X2 220
The Athlon II X2 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $32.
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 220 and E-350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 220 versus 1.6 GHz on the E-350 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 220. The Athlon II X2 220 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the E-350 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 220 scores 1,046 against the E-350's 1,049 — a 0.3% lead for the E-350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+75% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,046 | 1,049 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 285 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 220 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-350 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II X2 220) / not specified (E-350). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 220 rivals Pentium E5500.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 220 launched at $32 MSRP, while the E-350 debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II X2 220 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 220 delivers 104.6 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the E-350 — making the Athlon II X2 220 the 39.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 220 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32-36% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.6+50% | 69.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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