Core i3-330M vs Pentium N3510

CPU

GPU

Core i3-330M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

Pentium N3510

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330M

2 / 4

1,032

0.0%

1,040

+0.8%

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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 i3-330M is positioned at rank 276 and the Pentium N3510 is on rank 1180, so the Core i3-330M 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 i3-330M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

97%

#264

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

426%

#265

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

420%

#266

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

386%

#267

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

384%

#268

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

380%

#270

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

367%

#271

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

352%

#272

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

352%

#273

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

342%

#276

Core i3-330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510

#1168

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4542%

#1169

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4475%

#1170

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4108%

#1171

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4090%

#1172

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4052%

#1174

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3913%

#1175

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3752%

#1176

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3746%

#1177

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3646%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium N3510 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-330M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-330M	Pentium N3510
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-330M	Pentium N3510
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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 i3-330M Benchmark Check

Pentium N3510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330M and Pentium N3510

Core i3-330M

The Core i3-330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $49.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium N3510 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Core i3-330M versus 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 — a 175.6% clock advantage for the Pentium N3510 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-330M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium N3510 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330M scores 1,032 against the Pentium N3510's 1,040 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium N3510. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-330M vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3510.

Feature	Core i3-330M	Pentium N3510
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	0.13 GHz	2 GHz+1438%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+6%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,032	1,040
Geekbench 6 Single	317	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	689	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3510 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-330M	Pentium N3510
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Core i3-330M) / not specified (Pentium N3510). The Core i3-330M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Arrandale)), while the Pentium N3510 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330M targets Legacy Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-330M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.