Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs Celeron G1610T
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Celeron G1610T
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 Celeron G1610T is on rank 575, 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 Celeron G1610T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($32) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($32) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 Celeron G1610T
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.
Celeron G1610T
The Celeron G1610T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) 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: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $89.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 and Celeron G1610T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — 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 Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 scores 1,330 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G1610T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610T.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,330 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 393 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2220) / VT-x (Celeron G1610T). The Celeron G1610T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 launched at $32 MSRP, while the Celeron G1610T debuted at $42. At current prices ($32 vs $42), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 delivers 41.6 pts/$ vs 31.7 pts/$ for the Celeron G1610T — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 the 26.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32-24% | $42 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $32-24% | $42 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.6+31% | 31.7 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2012 |
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