Pentium E2220 vs Celeron N2930

Pentium E2220

65 WW2008

Celeron N2930

4 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2220

1,028

0.0%

1,032

+0.4%

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 Celeron N2930 is on rank 1087, 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 Celeron N2930

#1075

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3044%

#1076

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2999%

#1077

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2753%

#1078

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2741%

#1079

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2716%

#1081

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2622%

#1082

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2515%

#1083

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2510%

#1084

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2443%

#1087

Celeron N2930

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

100%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

97%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

95%

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 Celeron N2930 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E2220	Celeron N2930
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($32)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 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	Celeron N2930
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

Celeron N2930 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2220 and Celeron N2930

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.

Celeron N2930

The Celeron N2930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2930 is built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2220 scores 1,028 against the Celeron N2930's 1,032 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 330 vs 170, a 64% lead for the Pentium E2220 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 590 vs 502 (16.1% advantage for the Pentium E2220). L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2220 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2930.

Feature	Pentium E2220	Celeron N2930
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.16 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+31%	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	—	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,028	1,032
Geekbench 6 Single	330+94%	170
Geekbench 6 Multi	590+18%	502

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E2220 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2930 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Pentium E2220 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2930 — the Celeron N2930 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2930 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E2220) vs 4 (Celeron N2930) — the Celeron N2930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41 (Pentium E2220) and SoC (Celeron N2930).

Feature	Pentium E2220	Celeron N2930
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3L-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: None (Pentium E2220) vs Yes (Celeron N2930). The Celeron N2930 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E2220 targets Legacy Desktop.