CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 270u
Pentium N3510
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 II X2 270u is positioned at rank 897 and the Pentium N3510 is on rank 1180, so the Athlon II X2 270u offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1518%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 II X2 270u and Pentium N3510
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Pentium N3510
The Pentium N3510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 270u packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3510 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u versus 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon II X2 270u uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N3510 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270u scores 1,045 against the Pentium N3510's 1,040 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3510.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,045 | 1,040 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 270u uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3510 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u) / not specified (Pentium N3510). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Office/Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 270u launched at $68 MSRP, while the Pentium N3510 debuted at $161. At current prices ($10 vs $161), the Athlon II X2 270u is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 270u delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 6.5 pts/$ for the Pentium N3510 — making the Athlon II X2 270u the 176.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68-58% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-94% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5+1508% | 6.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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