Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs Athlon II X3 405e
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Athlon II X3 405e
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 E2220 is positioned at rank 487 and the Athlon II X3 405e is on rank 935, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 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 E2220
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 405e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+220%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 E2220 and Athlon II X3 405e
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.
Athlon II X3 405e
The Athlon II X3 405e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 405e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 405e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 405e — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X3 405e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 scores 1,330 against the Athlon II X3 405e's 1,331 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X3 405e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,330 | 1,331 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 405e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 launched at $32 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 405e debuted at $100. At current prices ($32 vs $10), the Athlon II X3 405e is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 delivers 41.6 pts/$ vs 133.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 405e — making the Athlon II X3 405e the 104.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32-68% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $32 | $10-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.6 | 133.1+220% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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