CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core T2390
Athlon II P320
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 T2390 is positioned at rank 863 and the Athlon II P320 is on rank 622, so the Athlon II P320 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 T2390
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+199%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2390 and Athlon II P320
Pentium Dual Core T2390
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 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: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II P320
The Athlon II P320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T2390 and Athlon II P320 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II P320 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II P320. The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II P320 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2390 scores 1,771 against the Athlon II P320's 1,776 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II P320.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.1 GHz+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,771 | 1,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 308 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II P320 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390) / AMD-V (Athlon II P320). Primary use case: Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II P320 debuted at $50. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 delivers 354.2 pts/$ vs 118.4 pts/$ for the Athlon II P320 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 99.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $50-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 354.2+199% | 118.4 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2010 |
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