Athlon II X2 250 vs E2-9010

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 250 is positioned at rank 955 and the E2-9010 is on rank 926, so the E2-9010 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 250

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25118%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23734%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17233%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5192%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4112%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3597%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2060%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2034%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1852%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1851%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1831%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1781%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1756%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1749%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1733%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

100%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

99%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

98%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

98%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

98%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

97%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

96%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

95%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

95%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

95%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

94%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9010

#914

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1641%

#915

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1617%

#916

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1484%

#917

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1478%

#918

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1464%

#920

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1414%

#921

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1356%

#922

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1353%

#923

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1317%

#926

E2-9010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9010 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon II X2 250	E2-9010
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II X2 250 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon II X2 250	E2-9010
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 250 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 250 and E2-9010

Athlon II X2 250

The Athlon II X2 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,080 points. Launch price was $39.

E2-9010

The E2-9010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II X2 250 and E2-9010 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X2 250 versus 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 250 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X2 250 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-9010 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 250 scores 1,080 against the E2-9010's 1,073 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon II X2 250.

Feature	Athlon II X2 250	E2-9010
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+36%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+50%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Regor (2009−2013)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,080	1,073

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X2 250 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-9010 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.