Pentium E2220 vs Atom x5-Z8330

Pentium E2220

65 WW2008

Atom x5-Z8330

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.92 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2220

1,028

+0.3%

1,025

0.0%

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 Atom x5-Z8330 is on rank 778, so the Pentium E2220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2220

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9702%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9167%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6656%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2005%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1588%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1389%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

796%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

785%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

715%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

715%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

707%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

688%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

678%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

676%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

670%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

100%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

100%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

99%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

98%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

98%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

98%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

98%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

97%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

97%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8330

#766

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1145%

#767

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1128%

#768

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1036%

#769

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1031%

#770

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1021%

#772

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

986%

#773

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

946%

#774

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

944%

#775

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

919%

#778

Atom x5-Z8330

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-Z8330 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-RS 1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E2220	Atom x5-Z8330
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($32)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E2220 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium E2220	Atom x5-Z8330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($32)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium E2220 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-Z8330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2220 and Atom x5-Z8330

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.

Atom x5-Z8330

The Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Memory support: DDR3L-RS 1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,025 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-Z8330 is built on the Airmont (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2220 scores 1,028 against the Atom x5-Z8330's 1,025 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium E2220. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2220 vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8330.

Feature	Pentium E2220	Atom x5-Z8330
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	1.92 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+67%	1.44 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Airmont (2016)
PassMark	1,028	1,025
Geekbench 6 Single	330	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	590	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Pentium E2220 versus DDR3L-RS 1600 on the Atom x5-Z8330 — the Atom x5-Z8330 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium E2220 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium E2220) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E2220) vs 1 (Atom x5-Z8330) — the Atom x5-Z8330 offers 1 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41 (Pentium E2220) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x5-Z8330).

Feature	Pentium E2220	Atom x5-Z8330
Socket	LGA775	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3L-RS 1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	1

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Pentium E2220) / not specified (Atom x5-Z8330). The Atom x5-Z8330 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Pentium E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E2220 targets Legacy Desktop.