Core i3-4010U vs Core i3-3110M

Core i3-4010U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2013

Core i3-3110M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4010U

2 / 4

1,660

+0.2%

1,656

0.0%

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 i3-4010U is positioned at rank 179 and the Core i3-3110M is on rank 917, so the Core i3-4010U 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 i3-4010U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

99%

#167

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

353%

#168

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

348%

#169

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

320%

#170

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

318%

#171

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

315%

#173

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

305%

#174

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

292%

#175

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

292%

#176

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

284%

#179

Core i3-4010U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3110M

#905

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1595%

#906

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1571%

#907

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1442%

#908

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1436%

#909

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1423%

#911

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1374%

#912

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1317%

#913

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1315%

#914

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1280%

#917

Core i3-3110M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3110M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4010U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4010U	Core i3-3110M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4010U	Core i3-3110M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-4010U Benchmark Check

Core i3-3110M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4010U and Core i3-3110M

Core i3-4010U

The Core i3-4010U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,660 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i3-3110M

The Core i3-3110M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,656 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4010U and Core i3-3110M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core i3-4010U versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-3110M — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-3110M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-4010U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3110M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4010U scores 1,660 against the Core i3-3110M's 1,656 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-4010U. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-4010U	Core i3-3110M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,660	1,656
Geekbench 6 Single	—	424
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	846

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4010U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3110M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-3110M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i3-4010U) vs 16 (Core i3-3110M) — the Core i3-3110M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-4010U	Core i3-3110M
Socket	FCBGA1168	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010U) vs VT-x (Core i3-3110M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4010U) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3110M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010U targets Mobile, Core i3-3110M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-3110M rivals AMD A8-4500M.