Athlon II P360 vs Core i5-2410M

CPU

GPU

Athlon II P360

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II P360

2 / 2

1,946

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-2410M

2 / 4

1,954

+0.4%

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 II P360 is positioned at rank 662 and the Core i5-2410M is on rank 1113, so the Athlon II P360 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P360

#650

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

905%

#651

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

891%

#652

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

818%

#653

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

815%

#654

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

807%

#656

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

780%

#657

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

747%

#658

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

746%

#659

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

726%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2410M

#1101

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3380%

#1102

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3331%

#1103

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3058%

#1104

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3044%

#1105

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3016%

#1107

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2912%

#1108

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2793%

#1109

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2788%

#1110

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2713%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

98%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2410M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon II P360 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon II P360	Core i5-2410M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon II P360 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $225), it costs 96% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 2141% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-2410M.

Insight	Athlon II P360	Core i5-2410M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2141%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon II P360 Benchmark Check

Core i5-2410M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II P360 and Core i5-2410M

Athlon II P360

The Athlon II P360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,946 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-2410M

The Core i5-2410M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,954 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II P360 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2410M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II P360 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2410M. The Athlon II P360 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2410M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P360 scores 1,946 against the Core i5-2410M's 1,954 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-2410M.

Feature	Athlon II P360	Core i5-2410M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock	—	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,946	1,954
Geekbench 6 Single	—	444
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	913

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II P360 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2410M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P360 versus 1333 on the Core i5-2410M — the Core i5-2410M supports 22.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2410M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P360) vs 16 (Core i5-2410M) — the Core i5-2410M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P360) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i5-2410M).

Feature	Athlon II P360	Core i5-2410M
Socket	S1g4	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1066	1333+25%
Max RAM Capacity	8	16+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The Core i5-2410M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Athlon II P360 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II P360 rivals Pentium P6000; Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.