Core i3-370M vs E-300

Core i3-370M vs E-300 Performance Spectrum

Core i3-370M

2 / 4

1,170

0.0%

1,176

+0.5%

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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.

Core i3-370M vs E-300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i3-370M vs E-300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i3-370M

2010

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,170 vs 1,176).
❌2744.4% higher power demand at 512W vs 18W.

E-300

2011

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 18W instead of 512W, a 494W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while Core i3-370M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is E-300 better than Core i3-370M?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i3-370M is ahead with a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, E-300 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, E-300 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

E-300 is the better buy right now. E-300 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $60 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The compromise is that Core i3-370M is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (19.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

E-300 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core i3-370M vs E-300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i3-370M

The Core i3-370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,170 points. Launch price was $245.

E-300

The E-300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,176 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-370M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the E-300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-370M versus 1.3 GHz on the E-300 — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-370M. The Core i3-370M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the E-300 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-370M scores 1,170 against the E-300's 1,176 — a 0.5% lead for the E-300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-370M vs 0 kB on the E-300.

Feature	Core i3-370M	E-300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+85%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm-20%	40 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,170	1,176
Geekbench 6 Single	315	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-370M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-300 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-370M) vs 1 (E-300). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-370M) vs 0 (E-300) — the Core i3-370M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-370M	E-300
Socket	PGA988	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-370M) vs AMD-V (E-300). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i3-370M) and Radeon HD 6310 (E-300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-370M targets Mainstream Laptop, E-300 targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i3-370M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.

Feature	Core i3-370M	E-300
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics	Radeon HD 6310
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Mainstream Laptop	Budget Mobile