CPU
GPU
Pentium T2330
Athlon 64 FX-55
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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 and the Athlon 64 FX-55 is on rank 1134, so the Athlon 64 FX-55 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2330
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-55
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+588%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 T2330 and Athlon 64 FX-55
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 FX-55
The Athlon 64 FX-55 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Memory support: DDR1 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 690 points. Launch price was $180.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 FX-55 is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the Athlon 64 FX-55's 690 — a 3.7% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-55. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-55.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | — | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 665 | 690+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 402 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 FX-55 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium T2330 versus DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-55 — the Pentium T2330 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Pentium T2330) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-55) — the Pentium T2330 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960 (Pentium T2330) and nForce3,nForce4,Xpress 200 (Athlon 64 FX-55).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533+100% | DDR1-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Pentium T2330) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-55).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2330 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-55 debuted at $827. At current prices ($7 vs $50), the Pentium T2330 is $43 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2330 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 13.8 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-55 — making the Pentium T2330 the 149.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Athlon 64 FX-55 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-82% | $827 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7-86% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.0+588% | 13.8 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2004 |
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