Core i3-2310E vs Atom N2800

Core i3-2310E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Atom N2800

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2310E

2 / 4

1,845

+0.9%

1,829

0.0%

Pentium B950

Celeron G470

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

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 Core i3-2310E is positioned at rank 1130 and the Atom N2800 is on rank 147, so the Atom N2800 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 Core i3-2310E

#1118

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3578%

#1119

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3526%

#1120

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3237%

#1121

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3222%

#1122

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3192%

#1124

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3083%

#1125

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2956%

#1126

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2951%

#1127

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2872%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N2800

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

96%

#135

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

321%

#136

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

316%

#137

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

290%

#138

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

289%

#139

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

286%

#141

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

276%

#142

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

265%

#143

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

265%

#144

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

258%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2310E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N2800 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Atom N2800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($3)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom N2800 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $3 (vs $20), it costs 85% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 561% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2310E.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Atom N2800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+561%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($3)

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.

Core i3-2310E Benchmark Check

Atom N2800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2310E and Atom N2800

Core i3-2310E

The Core i3-2310E 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,845 points. Launch price was $225.

Atom N2800

The Atom N2800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,829 points. Launch price was $47.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2310E and Atom N2800 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310E versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 — a 11.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2310E (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Core i3-2310E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom N2800 uses Cedarview-M (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2310E scores 1,845 against the Atom N2800's 1,829 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-2310E. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310E vs 0 kB on the Atom N2800.

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Atom N2800
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+12%	1.87 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+13%	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,845	1,829

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2310E uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N2800 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i3-2310E versus DDR3-1066 on the Atom N2800 — the Core i3-2310E supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2310E supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-2310E) vs 1 (Atom N2800). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-2310E) vs 4 (Atom N2800) — the Core i3-2310E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2310E) and Intel NM10 (Atom N2800).

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Atom N2800
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16	4 GB+26214300%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-2310E) / not specified (Atom N2800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2310E) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom N2800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310E rivals Core i3-2330M.

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Atom N2800
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 3000	Intel GMA 3650
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-2310E launched at $225 MSRP, while the Atom N2800 debuted at $47. At current prices ($20 vs $3), the Atom N2800 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2310E delivers 92.3 pts/$ vs 609.7 pts/$ for the Atom N2800 — making the Atom N2800 the 147.4% better value option.