Celeron N3010 vs Pentium T2370

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3010

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.24 GHz2016

Pentium T2370

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3010

2 / 2

735

0.0%

745

+1.4%

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 Celeron N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Pentium T2370 is on rank 1114, so the Pentium T2370 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 Celeron N3010

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4271%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4208%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3863%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3846%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3810%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3680%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3528%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3523%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3428%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

99%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

97%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

95%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

95%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2370

#1102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3388%

#1103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3338%

#1104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3065%

#1105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3051%

#1106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3023%

#1108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2919%

#1109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2799%

#1110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2794%

#1111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2719%

#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

96%

#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%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3010 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Pentium T2370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T2370 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Pentium T2370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+985%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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.

Celeron N3010 Benchmark Check

Pentium T2370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3010 and Pentium T2370

Celeron N3010

The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3010 is built on the Airmont (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Pentium T2370's 745 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium T2370. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3010 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Pentium T2370
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	2.24 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.04 GHz	1.73 GHz+66%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Airmont (2016)	—
PassMark	735	745+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Pentium T2370
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3010) / not specified (Pentium T2370). The Celeron N3010 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Pentium T2370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile.