Core i3-2310E vs Celeron G3900TE

Core i3-2310E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Celeron G3900TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2310E

2 / 4

1,845

0.0%

1,850

+0.3%

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 Celeron G3900TE is on rank 467, so the Celeron G3900TE 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 Celeron G3900TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7076%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6686%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4855%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1463%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1159%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1013%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

580%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

573%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

522%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

522%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

516%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

502%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

495%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

493%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

488%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

100%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

100%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

99%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

98%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

98%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

98%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

97%

#467

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

100%

#471

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

99%

#476

Athlon X4 830

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

98%

#480

Athlon X4 860K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G3900TE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2310E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Celeron G3900TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-2310E holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $20 (vs $45), it costs 56% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 124% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron G3900TE.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Celeron G3900TE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+124%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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

Celeron G3900TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2310E and Celeron G3900TE

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.

Celeron G3900TE

The Celeron G3900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2310E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G3900TE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310E versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G3900TE — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900TE. The Core i3-2310E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G3900TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2310E scores 1,845 against the Celeron G3900TE's 1,850 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G3900TE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310E vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900TE.

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Celeron G3900TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,845	1,850
Geekbench 6 Single	—	514
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	903

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2310E uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3900TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i3-2310E versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900TE — the Core i3-2310E supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2310E) and H110,Q170 (Celeron G3900TE).

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Celeron G3900TE
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333+33225%	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	16	64 GB+419430300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i3-2310E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900TE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2310E) and Intel HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310E rivals Core i3-2330M; Celeron G3900TE rivals Pentium G4400T.

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Celeron G3900TE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 3000	Intel HD Graphics 510
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-2310E launched at $225 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900TE debuted at $42. At current prices ($20 vs $45), the Core i3-2310E is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2310E delivers 92.3 pts/$ vs 41.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900TE — making the Core i3-2310E the 76.7% better value option.