Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-2410M

CPU

GPU

Athlon II X3 460

3 Cores3 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Similar parts

·······

Buy on Amazon

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Similar parts

·······

Buy on Amazon

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-2410M Performance Spectrum

Athlon II X3 460

3 / 3

1,965

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-2410M

2 / 4

1,954

0.0%

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.

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-2410M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-2410M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon II X3 460

2011

Why buy it

✅+3.4% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $138 less on MSRP ($87 MSRP vs $225 MSRP).
✅Delivers 160.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.6 vs 8.7 PassMark/$ ($87 MSRP vs $225 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Core i5-2410M.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (384 vs 444).
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-2410M can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-2410M

2011

Why buy it

✅+15.6% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 3000, while Athlon II X3 460 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (913 vs 944).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.7 vs 22.6 PassMark/$ ($225 MSRP vs $87 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon II X3 460.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon II X3 460 better than Core i5-2410M?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i5-2410M is ahead with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X3 460 pulls ahead with 3.4% better Geekbench multi-core.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X3 460 is the stronger fit. You are getting 3.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 3 cores and 3 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon II X3 460 is the better buy right now. Athlon II X3 460 comes in $138 cheaper on MSRP at $87 MSRP versus $225 MSRP, and it still gives you 3.4% better Geekbench multi-core. The compromise is that Core i5-2410M is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 160.1% better value on MSRP (22.6 vs 8.7 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-2410M is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more room to grow and a better platform outlook.

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-2410M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon II X3 460

The Athlon II X3 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $50.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

The Athlon II X3 460 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i5-2410M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X3 460 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X3 460 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M — a 15.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 460 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Athlon II X3 460 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2410M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 460 scores 1,965 against the Core i5-2410M's 1,954 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 460. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 384 vs 444, a 14.5% lead for the Core i5-2410M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 944 vs 913 (3.3% advantage for the Athlon II X3 460). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 460 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2410M.

Feature	Athlon II X3 460	Core i5-2410M
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+48%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Rana (2009−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,965	1,954
Geekbench 6 Single	384	444+16%
Geekbench 6 Multi	944+3%	913

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X3 460 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2410M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 460) vs 16 (Core i5-2410M) — the Core i5-2410M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 760G,770,785G,790FX,870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Athlon II X3 460) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i5-2410M).

Feature	Athlon II X3 460	Core i5-2410M
Socket	AM3	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X3 460) vs true (Core i5-2410M). The Core i5-2410M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Athlon II X3 460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X3 460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.

Feature	Athlon II X3 460	Core i5-2410M
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Budget	—

💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon II X3 460 was priced at $87, while the Core i5-2410M came in at $225. On launch pricing ($87 vs $225), Athlon II X3 460 was $138 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 460 delivers 22.6 pts/$ vs 8.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-2410M — making the Athlon II X3 460 the 88.9% better value option.

Feature	Athlon II X3 460	Core i5-2410M
MSRP	$87-61%	$225
Performance per Dollar	22.6+160%	8.7
Release Date	2011	2011

Search Athlon II X3 460 on Amazon

Search Core i5-2410M on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.