Athlon Neo X2 L335 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon Neo X2 L335
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 Neo X2 L335 is positioned at rank 944 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 Neo X2 L335
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+113%) | ❌ 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 Neo X2 L335 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon Neo X2 L335
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Neo X2 L335 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo X2 L335 scores 1,331 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon Neo X2 L335.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Congo (2009) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,330 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($15 vs $32), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 delivers 88.7 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Athlon Neo X2 L335 the 72.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $32-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-53% | $32 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.7+113% | 41.6 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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