Athlon X2 L310 vs Pentium Dual Core T2390
Athlon X2 L310
Pentium Dual Core T2390
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is on rank 863, so the Pentium Dual Core T2390 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2390
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+305%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 X2 L310 and Pentium Dual Core T2390
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual Core T2390
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 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: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 L310 and Pentium Dual Core T2390 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T2390. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Pentium Dual Core T2390's 1,771 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2390.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.86 GHz+55% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,771+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 debuted at $86. At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 354.2 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 120.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $86-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 354.2+306% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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