CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 265
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
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 265 is positioned at rank 884 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is on rank 487, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 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 265
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+112%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
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 265 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon II X2 265
The Athlon II X2 265 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $83.
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 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. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,330 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 265 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon II X2 265 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 265. The Athlon II X2 265 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 265 scores 1,324 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,330 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 275 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 520 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 265 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 265) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2220). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 265 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 265 rivals Pentium E6700.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 265 launched at $83 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($15 vs $32), the Athlon II X2 265 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 265 delivers 88.3 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Athlon II X2 265 the 71.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 265 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $83 | $32-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-53% | $32 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.3+112% | 41.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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