Core 2 Duo E8300 vs Pentium N3510
Core 2 Duo E8300
Pentium N3510
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 Core 2 Duo E8300 is positioned at rank 1060 and the Pentium N3510 is on rank 1180, so the Core 2 Duo E8300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+704%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ 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 Core 2 Duo E8300 and Pentium N3510
Core 2 Duo E8300
The Core 2 Duo E8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,039 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Core 2 Duo E8300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3510 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8300 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8300 (base: 2.83 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N3510 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8300 scores 1,039 against the Pentium N3510's 1,040 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium N3510. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E8300 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3510.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.83 GHz+42% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz+42% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,039 | 1,040 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 345 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 771 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E8300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium N3510 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8300) / not specified (Pentium N3510). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8300 targets Budget.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E8300 launched at $163 MSRP, while the Pentium N3510 debuted at $161. At current prices ($20 vs $161), the Core 2 Duo E8300 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8300 delivers 52.0 pts/$ vs 6.5 pts/$ for the Pentium N3510 — making the Core 2 Duo E8300 the 155.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8300 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $163 | $161-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-88% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.0+700% | 6.5 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2013 |
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