CPU
GPU
Celeron T3500
Athlon II X2 220
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 Celeron T3500 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Athlon II X2 220 is on rank 561, so the Athlon II X2 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron T3500 and Athlon II X2 220
Celeron T3500
The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 220
The Athlon II X2 220 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $32.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 220 is built on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3500 scores 1,055 against the Athlon II X2 220's 1,046 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron T3500. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3500 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 220.
| Feature | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,046 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 500 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 220 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3500) / true (Athlon II X2 220). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 220 rivals Pentium E5500.
| Feature | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3500 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Athlon II X2 220 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3500 delivers 105.5 pts/$ vs 104.6 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 220 — making the Celeron T3500 the 0.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3500 | Athlon II X2 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $32-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 105.5 | 104.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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