Athlon 64 FX-51 vs Pentium T2310
Athlon 64 FX-51
Pentium T2310
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 64 FX-51 is positioned at rank 1133 and the Pentium T2310 is on rank 1222, so the Athlon 64 FX-51 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-51
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2310
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($733) | ✅ More affordable ($14) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5221%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($733) | ✅ More affordable ($14) |
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 64 FX-51 and Pentium T2310
Athlon 64 FX-51
The Athlon 64 FX-51 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium T2310
The Pentium T2310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 FX-51 is built on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-51 scores 615 against the Pentium T2310's 625 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium T2310. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-51 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 615 | 625+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-51 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T2310 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-51 versus DDR2-667 on the Pentium T2310 — the Pentium T2310 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 FX-51) / VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310). Primary use case: Pentium T2310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x is missing |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 FX-51 launched at $733 MSRP, while the Pentium T2310 debuted at $150. At current prices ($733 vs $14), the Pentium T2310 is $719 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 FX-51 delivers 0.8 pts/$ vs 44.6 pts/$ for the Pentium T2310 — making the Pentium T2310 the 192.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-51 | Pentium T2310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $733 | $150-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $733 | $14-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8 | 44.6+5475% |
| Release Date | 2003 | 2007 |
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