Athlon 5370 vs Pentium Dual Core T2410
Athlon 5370
Pentium Dual Core T2410
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 Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Pentium Dual Core T2410 is on rank 902, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+570%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Athlon 5370 and Pentium Dual Core T2410
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual Core T2410
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 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 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,896 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5370 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 5370. The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Pentium Dual Core T2410's 1,896 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon 5370.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,896 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Athlon 5370 versus 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — the Pentium Dual Core T2410 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5370 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5370) vs 2 (Pentium Dual Core T2410). Chipset compatibility: AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370) and Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410).
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 667+22133% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+419430300% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) vs false (Pentium Dual Core T2410). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $100), the Athlon 5370 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5370 delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 19.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — making the Athlon 5370 the 148.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-45% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-85% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1+569% | 19.0 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2008 |
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