Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs Core i5-480M
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Core i5-480M
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 Core i5-480M is on rank 6, so the Core i5-480M 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 Core i5-480M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($32) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($32) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
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 Core i5-480M
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.
Core i5-480M
The Core i5-480M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $81.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-480M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 versus 2.93 GHz on the Core i5-480M — a 19.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-480M. The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-480M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 scores 1,330 against the Core i5-480M's 1,327 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-480M.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.93 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,330 | 1,327 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-480M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2220) / true (Core i5-480M). The Core i5-480M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-480M rivals AMD Turion II M620.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 launched at $32 MSRP, while the Core i5-480M debuted at $81. At current prices ($32 vs $77), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 delivers 41.6 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-480M — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 the 82.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2220 | Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32-60% | $81 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $32-58% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.6+142% | 17.2 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2011 |
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