CPU
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Pentium 3550M
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 Pentium 3550M is positioned at rank 293 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is on rank 487, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Pentium 3550M and Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Pentium 3550M
The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.
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 Pentium 3550M and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. The Pentium 3550M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3550M scores 1,327 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3550M vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,327 | 1,330 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3550M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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