Core i5-2310 vs Celeron G6900T

Core i5-2310

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2011

Celeron G6900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2310

4 / 4

3,664

0.0%

3,668

+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. The Core i5-2310 is positioned at rank #783 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i5-2310

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15059%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14229%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10331%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3112%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2465%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2157%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1235%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1219%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1110%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1110%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1098%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1068%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1053%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1049%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1039%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

100%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

100%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

99%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

99%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

99%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

99%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

98%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

98%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

97%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

96%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

107%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

106%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

53%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

105%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

105%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

105%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

104%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

104%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

103%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

103%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

52%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

102%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

101%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

101%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

101%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

101%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

100%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

100%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

100%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

100%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

100%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

98%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

98%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

97%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

97%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

97%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

96%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

42%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

96%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G6900T (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-2310	Celeron G6900T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($12)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-2310 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-2310	Celeron G6900T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+316%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($12)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i5-2310 Benchmark Check

Celeron G6900T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2310 and Celeron G6900T

Core i5-2310

The Core i5-2310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,664 points. Launch price was $150.

Celeron G6900T

The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2310 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i5-2310 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-2310 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-2310 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-2310 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2310 scores 3,664 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G6900T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 565 vs 1,400, a 85% lead for the Celeron G6900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,740 vs 2,450 (33.9% advantage for the Celeron G6900T). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-2310 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.

Feature	Core i5-2310	Celeron G6900T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+4%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	3,664	3,668
Geekbench 6 Single	565	1,400+148%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,740	2,450+41%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2310 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2310 versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900T — the Celeron G6900T supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2310) vs 20 (Celeron G6900T) — the Celeron G6900T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,P67,Z68,Z77 (Core i5-2310) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760 (Celeron G6900T).

Feature	Core i5-2310	Celeron G6900T
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR5-4800+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Core i5-2310) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2310) and Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Celeron G6900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	Core i5-2310	Celeron G6900T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 2000	Intel UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2310 launched at $177 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($12 vs $50), the Core i5-2310 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2310 delivers 305.3 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900T — making the Core i5-2310 the 122.5% better value option.