CPU
GPU
Pentium E2200
Athlon II X2 260u
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 E2200 is positioned at rank 968 and the Athlon II X2 260u is on rank 873, so the Athlon II X2 260u offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 260u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E2200 and Athlon II X2 260u
Pentium E2200
The Pentium E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 260u
The Athlon II X2 260u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $83.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 260u is built on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2200 scores 985 against the Athlon II X2 260u's 990 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X2 260u. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2200 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 260u.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | — | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 985 | 990 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E2200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X2 260u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E2200) / true (Athlon II X2 260u). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 260u rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E2200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 260u debuted at $60. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Pentium E2200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2200 delivers 197.0 pts/$ vs 99.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 260u — making the Pentium E2200 the 66.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E2200 | Athlon II X2 260u |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84 | $60-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 197.0+99% | 99.0 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2009 |
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