CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 240e
Pentium Dual-Core E2210
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 240e is positioned at rank 941 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is on rank 991, so the Athlon II X2 240e 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 240e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+412%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 240e and Pentium Dual-Core E2210
Athlon II X2 240e
The Athlon II X2 240e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 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: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,007 points. Launch price was $35.
Pentium Dual-Core E2210
The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 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. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 240e and Pentium Dual-Core E2210 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240e versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 — a 24% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240e (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon II X2 240e uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 240e scores 1,007 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2210's 1,005 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X2 240e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,007 | 1,005 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 240e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II X2 240e) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2210). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 240e rivals Pentium E5400.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 240e launched at $77 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 debuted at $98. At current prices ($77 vs $15), the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is $62 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 240e delivers 13.1 pts/$ vs 67.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 the 134.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium Dual-Core E2210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $77-21% | $98 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77 | $15-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1 | 67.0+411% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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