Athlon X2 340 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon X2 340
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 X2 340 is positioned at rank 462 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is on rank 487, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+114%) | ❌ 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 X2 340 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 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 X2 340 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340. The Athlon X2 340 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 340 scores 1,333 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X2 340.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,330 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 397 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 549 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 340 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 340) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2220). Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 340 launched at $30 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($15 vs $32), the Athlon X2 340 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 340 delivers 88.9 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Athlon X2 340 the 72.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-6% | $32 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-53% | $32 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.9+114% | 41.6 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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