Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200

The Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is a 2-core, 2-thread desktop processor built on the 65 nm Core 2 architecture, running at a fixed 2.20 GHz with no boost capability. Its 65 W TDP places it in the mainstream power class of its era, and the 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database indicates exactly average performance potential relative to the tracked population. However, the benchmark list for this processor is empty, and no nearest rivals are recorded, so all performance assessments must be derived from its architectural specifications and the single percentile figure.

Who Should Consider It

The E2200 is a dual-core, dual-thread part with a modest 2.20 GHz clock and a shared 1 MB L2 cache. This configuration is best suited for workloads that are inherently single-threaded or that use only two concurrent threads. Office productivity tasks—word processing, spreadsheets, email, and light web browsing—typically rely on a single primary thread, and the E2200’s fixed 2.20 GHz frequency ensures consistent responsiveness without the variance of a boost clock. For such applications, the processor’s 64 KB L1 cache per core and 1 MB shared L2 provide adequate data locality, though the cache sizes are small by modern standards.

The processor also supports integrated graphics, but only "on certain motherboards (Chipset feature)." This means that a user could build a basic desktop without a discrete GPU if the motherboard includes the appropriate chipset, making the E2200 a candidate for entry-level systems focused on document handling and media playback that does not demand high frame rates. The absence of a boost clock also means that performance is predictable under sustained load, which can be beneficial for tasks that run for extended periods, such as data entry or simple accounting software.

Multi-threaded workloads, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or modern games that use more than two threads, will be severely limited. With only two threads, the E2200 cannot take advantage of parallel execution beyond a single pair of tasks. The shared L2 cache further compounds this limitation, as both cores compete for the same 1 MB pool, potentially causing cache thrashing in multi-threaded scenarios. Therefore, the E2200 is not recommended for content creation, software compilation, or any workload that scales beyond two threads. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests that it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, but that median is likely dominated by older, low-core-count parts, so the E2200 should be viewed as a legacy entry-level option rather than a performance part.

Power and Thermals

The E2200 has a TDP of 65 W, which is a standard figure for a dual-core desktop processor from its generation. This TDP class implies that a simple air cooler—typically a low-profile or stock unit—can handle the thermal load without requiring a large tower or liquid cooling. The 65 nm process node, with 105 million transistors on a 77 mm² die, contributes to this moderate power envelope. The relatively large die for the era indicates that the processor is not particularly dense, which helps with heat dissipation, but the 65 W rating still places it within the range where a basic cooler with a small fan is sufficient.

The lack of a boost clock means the processor always operates at its base 2.20 GHz, so power draw does not spike under turbo conditions. This steady-state power profile simplifies thermal management and allows system builders to use quieter cooling solutions, as the processor never exceeds its nominal TDP. However, the 65 W TDP is not negligible; it is higher than some later low-power parts, but it is still well within the capacity of standard desktop power supplies and cooling systems. The end-of-life status of the processor means that replacement coolers may be harder to find, but the 65 W requirement is not demanding by any measure.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

With 2 cores and 2 threads, the E2200 offers no hyper-threading, so each core handles exactly one thread. The base clock of 2.20 GHz is the only frequency available—there is no boost clock—so single-thread performance is entirely determined by the architectural efficiency of the Core 2 design at that clock speed. The 64 KB L1 cache per core is split (typically into instruction and data portions, though the pack does not specify), and the shared 1 MB L2 cache provides a moderate pool for both cores. In single-threaded workloads, the full L2 is available to the active core, which can help mitigate the lack of a larger cache. The processor’s 50th percentile ranking suggests that its single-thread performance is average relative to all CPUs in the database, which is plausible given the fixed 2.20 GHz clock and the older Core 2 architecture.

Multi-threaded behavior is constrained by the two physical threads. The shared L2 cache means that when both cores are active, they must partition the 1 MB pool, potentially reducing effective cache capacity per core. This can lead to performance degradation in workloads that exhibit high cache reuse across threads. Additionally, the lack of a boost clock means there is no dynamic frequency adjustment to favor a single core under multi-threaded load; both cores run at the same 2.20 GHz. Consequently, multi-threaded scaling is expected to be poor beyond two threads, and even two-thread workloads may not see linear gains due to cache contention. The data indicates that the E2200 is best suited for single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks, where its fixed clock and modest cache are adequate.

Platform and Compatibility

The E2200 uses the Intel Socket 775 interface, which was a widely adopted desktop platform. The processor supports dual-channel memory with compatibility for DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3—though the actual supported memory types depend on the motherboard chipset, as the integrated graphics are also a chipset feature. The dual-channel memory bus allows for increased bandwidth compared to single-channel, but the pack does not specify a bandwidth figure. The processor does not support ECC memory, so error-correcting memory is not an option. PCIe Gen 2 is supported, which provides a modern interface for discrete GPUs and other expansion cards, though the processor’s age means that PCIe Gen 2 is not the latest standard.

The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is December 1, 2007. This places the E2200 in the early Core 2 era, and the Socket 775 platform has since been superseded. The processor is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited to motherboard-based adjustments, but the lack of a boost clock means that any overclocking would be a manual change to the base frequency. The part number is SLA8X, which can be used to identify the specific stepping. The integrated graphics are only available on certain motherboards that include a chipset with a built-in GPU, so a discrete graphics card is required for systems that do not have such a chipset. The memory support spans three generations, but the actual memory controller is on the motherboard chipset, not the CPU, so the E2200’s compatibility is tied to the motherboard’s capabilities.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals field in the fact pack is empty, meaning no direct rival processors are listed for comparison. Therefore, this section cannot provide specific competitor comparisons. However, the percentileVsAllCpus value of 50 indicates that the E2200 sits at the exact midpoint of all CPUs in the database. This percentile is a relative measure, suggesting that half of the tracked CPUs perform better and half perform worse, though no benchmark scores are available to quantify the gap. The average benchmark score is listed as 0, which is consistent with the empty benchmark array; no performance data has been recorded for this processor. As such, any positional analysis must rely solely on the percentile figure and the architectural specs.

Given the lack of rivals, the E2200’s position is best described as average among the database’s population. Its 2.20 GHz dual-core configuration with no boost and a 65 W TDP places it in the mainstream segment of its era, but without benchmark scores, it is impossible to state whether it outperforms or underperforms specific alternatives. The 50th percentile is a neutral indicator, and the empty benchmark list means that the database does not hold any direct performance evidence for this part. Therefore, comparisons to other CPUs cannot be made with the available data.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 support ECC memory?

A: No, the fact pack lists `eccMemory: false`, so ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the socket type for this processor?

A: The E2200 uses Intel Socket 775, as listed in the pack.

Q: Does this processor have a boost clock?

A: No, the `boostClock` field is null, meaning the processor runs at a fixed base clock of 2.20 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of the E2200?

A: The TDP is 65 W, which is specified in the pack.

Q: When was the E2200 released?

A: The release date is December 1, 2007, as given in the pack.

Q: What is the process node and die size?

A: The process node is 65 nm, and the die size is 77 mm², with 105 million transistors.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark array for the E2200 is empty, indicating that no benchmark scores have been recorded for this processor in the database. The `avgBenchmarkScore` field is 0, which is consistent with the absence of any benchmark entries. This means that there is no direct performance data to analyze. However, the `percentileVsAllCpus` field is 50, placing the E2200 at the 50th percentile of all CPUs tracked. This percentile is a relative ranking, suggesting that the processor’s performance, if measured, would fall exactly in the middle of the database’s population. Without scores, we cannot calculate deltas or percentage differences relative to any rival, and the `nearestRivals` list is empty, so no comparison targets are available.

Given the lack of benchmark data, the only quantitative indicator is the 50th percentile, which implies average performance. The processor’s architectural characteristics—2 cores, 2 threads, 2.20 GHz fixed clock, 1 MB shared L2, and 65 W TDP—support the notion of a mainstream, entry-level part. The absence of a boost clock means that performance is flat, and the 65 nm process and Core 2 architecture are from an earlier generation. The 50th percentile is a neutral signal; it does not indicate a high-performance part, nor does it suggest a particularly weak one. In the absence of benchmark scores, any claims about specific deltas or multi-core/single-core advantages cannot be made. The database simply has no recorded performance evidence for this processor, and thus its benchmark performance remains undefined.