Core i3-3220T vs Core i5-2410M

Core i3-3220T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3220T

2 / 4

1,953

0.0%

1,954

+0.1%

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 i3-3220T is positioned at rank 939 and the Core i5-2410M is on rank 1113, so the Core i3-3220T 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 i3-3220T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23777%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22467%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16313%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4914%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3893%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3405%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1950%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1925%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1753%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1753%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1733%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1686%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1663%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1656%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1641%

#939

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

100%

#940

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

100%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

99%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

98%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

97%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

96%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

96%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

96%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

96%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2410M

#1101

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3380%

#1102

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3331%

#1103

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3058%

#1104

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3044%

#1105

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3016%

#1107

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2912%

#1108

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2793%

#1109

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2788%

#1110

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2713%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#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

95%

#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%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3220T leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-2410M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-2410M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3220T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 35% cheaper ($146 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-2410M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+54%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 i3-3220T Benchmark Check

Core i5-2410M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3220T and Core i5-2410M

Core i3-3220T

The Core i3-3220T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,953 points. Launch price was $201.

Core i5-2410M

The Core i5-2410M 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,954 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-3220T and Core i5-2410M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-3220T versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-2410M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-3220T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-2410M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3220T scores 1,953 against the Core i5-2410M's 1,954 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-2410M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 465 vs 444, a 4.6% lead for the Core i3-3220T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-2410M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,953	1,954
Geekbench 6 Single	465+5%	444
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	913

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3220T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2410M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-3220T versus 1333 on the Core i5-2410M — the Core i5-2410M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3220T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B75,Z75,Z77,H77,Q75,Q77,H61,H67,P67,Z68 (Core i3-3220T) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i5-2410M).

Feature	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-2410M
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+209715100%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3220T) vs true (Core i5-2410M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 2500 (Core i3-3220T) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2410M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3220T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-3220T rivals A8-5500; Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.