Athlon II X3 405e vs Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon II X3 405e
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 X3 405e is positioned at rank 935 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 X3 405e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 405e | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 405e | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+220%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ 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 X3 405e and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon II X3 405e
The Athlon II X3 405e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $80.
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
The Athlon II X3 405e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 405e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 405e versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. The Athlon II X3 405e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 405e scores 1,331 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X3 405e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 405e | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,330 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 405e 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 X3 405e | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 405e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($10 vs $32), the Athlon II X3 405e is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 405e delivers 133.1 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Athlon II X3 405e the 104.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 405e | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $32-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-69% | $32 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.1+220% | 41.6 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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