Ryzen 5 7600X
VS
Pentium Dual-Core E2200

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
31646%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
29903%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
21712%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
6541%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
5181%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4532%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2596%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2562%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2333%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2333%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2306%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2244%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2213%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2204%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2184%
#999
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
100%
#1001
Core 2 Duo E4400
MSRP: $113|Avg: $20
98%
#1002
Pentium D 915
MSRP: $74|Avg: $10
97%
#1003
Core 2 Quad Q9400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
96%
#1004
Celeron 450
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
95%
#1005
Core i5-655K
MSRP: $216|Avg: $55
95%
#1006
Core 2 Duo E4600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6
94%
#1008
Core i7-870S
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
94%
#1009
Core 2 Duo E6540
MSRP: $163|Avg: $15
93%
#1010
Celeron 430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
93%
#1011
Athlon X2 BE-2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
92%
#1012
Core i7-875K
MSRP: $353|Avg: $175
91%
#1013
Core i5-670
MSRP: $284|Avg: $100
91%
#1014
Core i5-680
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
90%
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 Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($25)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+304%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($25)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Pentium Dual-Core E2200

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — a 82.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2200's 985 — a 186.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+200%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+141%
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB (total)
Process
5 nm, 6 nm-92%
65 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark
28,325+2776%
985
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR2-800 on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 0 (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
Socket
AM5
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+355%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+150%
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB+3100%
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
0
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x
Target Use
Gaming
Desktop
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($178 vs $25), the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is $153 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 120.6% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium Dual-Core E2200
MSRP
$299
$100-67%
Avg Price (30d)
$178
$25-86%
Performance per Dollar
159.1+304%
39.4
Release Date
2022
2007