Core i5-460M vs Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Core i5-460M
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 Core i5-460M is positioned at rank 7 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is on rank 487, so the Core i5-460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-460M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) | ✅ More affordable ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+306%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Core i5-460M and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Core i5-460M
The Core i5-460M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,321 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 Core i5-460M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-460M versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-460M. The Core i5-460M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-460M scores 1,321 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-460M vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220.
| Feature | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,321 | 1,330 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 343 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-460M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-460M) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2220). The Core i5-460M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-460M rivals AMD Turion II M620.
| Feature | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-460M launched at $80 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($129 vs $32), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is $97 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-460M delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 the 120.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-460M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $32-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $129 | $32-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 41.6+308% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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