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Overview

The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 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: 2.4 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: 1,330 points. Launch price was $69.

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 Pentium Dual-Core E2220

#782

Athlon X4 730

MSRP: $60|Avg: $52

105%

#783

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

105%

#784

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

105%

#785

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

105%

#786

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

104%

#787

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

104%

#788

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

103%

#789

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

103%

#790

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

103%

#791

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

103%

#792

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

102%

#793

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

102%

#794

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

102%

#795

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

101%

#796

Pentium G4560

MSRP: $64|Avg: $85

100%

#797

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

100%

#798

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

100%

#799

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

100%

#800

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

99%

#801

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

99%

#802

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

99%

#803

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

97%

#804

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

97%

#805

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

95%

#806

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

95%

#807

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

95%

#808

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#809

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

94%

#810

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

94%

#811

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

94%

#812

Athlon II X4 651

MSRP: $92|Avg: $92

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Dual-Core E2220 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Dual-Core E2220 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,330, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	77 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	105 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,330

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA775
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $32, the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 delivers 42 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2875 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$32
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$32
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2875
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2008
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

6 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Performance Ranking Position	2875

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	77 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	2.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	105 million
Process Technology	65 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-