Core i3-2310E vs Core i3-2377M

Core i3-2310E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Core i3-2377M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

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 Core i3-2377M is on rank 1151, so the Core i3-2310E 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 Core i3-2377M

#1139

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3965%

#1140

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3907%

#1141

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3586%

#1142

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3570%

#1143

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3538%

#1145

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3416%

#1146

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3276%

#1147

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3270%

#1148

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3182%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

96%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2310E leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2377M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Core i3-2377M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-2310E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 92% cheaper ($20 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-2310E	Core i3-2377M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1147%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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

Core i3-2377M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2310E and Core i3-2377M

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.

Core i3-2377M

The Core i3-2377M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2310E and Core i3-2377M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310E versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2377M — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-2310E (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-2310E scores 1,845 against the Core i3-2377M's 1,850 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-2377M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Core i3-2377M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+40%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+40%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,845	1,850
Geekbench 6 Single	—	238
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	546

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i3-2310E versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2377M — the Core i3-2310E supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2310E) and FCBGA1023 (Core i3-2377M).

Feature	Core i3-2310E	Core i3-2377M
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16	16 GB+104857500%
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 (Core i3-2377M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2310E) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2377M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310E rivals Core i3-2330M.