Pentium Dual-Core E2200 vs A6-7000
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
A6-7000
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 Dual-Core E2200 is positioned at rank 999 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Performance Per Dollar A6-7000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Dual-Core E2200 and A6-7000
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 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: 2.2 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: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-7000
The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 and A6-7000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 versus 3 GHz on the A6-7000 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the A6-7000. The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-7000 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 scores 985 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 1.7% lead for the A6-7000.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1024 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 985 | 1,002+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7000 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) vs 1 (A6-7000). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) vs 16 (A6-7000) — the A6-7000 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+26214300% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) vs true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R4 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 delivers 39.4 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the A6-7000 the 51.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4 | 66.8+70% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2014 |
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