Pentium E2220 vs Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Pentium E2220
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
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 E2220 is positioned at rank 569 and the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is on rank 1053, so the Pentium 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 E2220
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+218%) |
| 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 E2220 and Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Pentium E2220
The Pentium E2220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is built on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2220 scores 1,028 against the Athlon 64 X2 3600+'s 1,020 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium E2220. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2220 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 3600+.
| Feature | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | — | Manchester (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,028 | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 330 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 590 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E2220 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41 (Pentium E2220) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 3600+).
| Feature | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium E2220) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 3600+). Primary use case: Pentium E2220 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E2220 launched at $32 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ debuted at $150. At current prices ($32 vs $10), the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2220 delivers 32.1 pts/$ vs 102.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ — making the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ the 104.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E2220 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32-79% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $32 | $10-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.1 | 102.0+218% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2005 |
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