Pentium Dual-Core E2200
VS
E2-3000

Pentium Dual-Core E2200 vs E2-3000

Intel

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007
VS
AMD

E2-3000

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.65 GHz2013

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 E2-3000 is on rank 946, so the E2-3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
31646%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
29903%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
21712%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
6541%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
5181%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4532%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2596%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2562%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2333%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2333%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2306%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2244%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2213%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2204%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2184%
#999
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
100%
#1001
Core 2 Duo E4400
MSRP: $113|Avg: $20
98%
#1002
Pentium D 915
MSRP: $74|Avg: $10
97%
#1003
Core 2 Quad Q9400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
96%
#1004
Celeron 450
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
95%
#1005
Core i5-655K
MSRP: $216|Avg: $55
95%
#1006
Core 2 Duo E4600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6
94%
#1008
Core i7-870S
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
94%
#1009
Core 2 Duo E6540
MSRP: $163|Avg: $15
93%
#1010
Celeron 430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
93%
#1011
Athlon X2 BE-2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
92%
#1012
Core i7-875K
MSRP: $353|Avg: $175
91%
#1013
Core i5-670
MSRP: $284|Avg: $100
91%
#1014
Core i5-680
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-3000

#933
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1778%
#934
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1752%
#935
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1608%
#936
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1601%
#937
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1587%
#939
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1532%
#940
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1469%
#941
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1467%
#942
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1427%
#946
E2-3000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#947
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
100%
#948
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#950
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#953
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
98%
#955
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
97%
#958
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#959
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-3000 (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium Dual-Core E2200E2-3000
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium Dual-Core E2200E2-3000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 E2-3000

Intel

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.

AMD

E2-3000

The E2-3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 and E2-3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 versus 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-3000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 scores 985 against the E2-3000's 990 — a 0.5% lead for the E2-3000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeaturePentium Dual-Core E2200E2-3000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+33%
1.65 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (total)
1024 kB
Process
65 nm
28 nm-57%
Architecture
NetBurst (2000−2006)
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
985
990
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-3000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium Dual-Core E2200E2-3000
Socket
LGA775
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) / not specified (E2-3000). Primary use case: Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop.

FeaturePentium Dual-Core E2200E2-3000
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Desktop