Pentium Dual-Core E2220 vs Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Aggregate performance score
Pentium Dual-Core E2220 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2690 | 2466 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.10 | 1.62 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Windsor (2006−2009) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| Release date | August 2007 (16 years ago) | March 2008 (16 years ago) |
| Current price | $89 | $36 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Pentium Dual-Core E2220 has 47% better value for money than Athlon 64 X2 6000+.
Detailed specifications
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 2 |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K | 1 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | 220 mm2 | 77 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 227 million | 105 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM2 | 775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Pentium Dual-Core E2220 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Pentium Dual-Core E2220 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by 42% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.60 | 0.86 |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 65 Watt |
The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2220, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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