Core i5-2410M vs Core i3-4025U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Core i3-4025U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2410M

2 / 4

1,954

+0.3%

1,949

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 i5-2410M is positioned at rank 1113 and the Core i3-4025U is on rank 462, so the Core i3-4025U 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 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 Per Dollar Core i3-4025U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#450

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

602%

#451

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

593%

#452

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

545%

#453

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

542%

#454

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

537%

#456

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

519%

#457

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

497%

#458

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

497%

#459

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

483%

#462

Core i3-4025U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2410M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4025U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core i3-4025U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core i3-4025U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-2410M Benchmark Check

Core i3-4025U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2410M and Core i3-4025U

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.

Core i3-4025U

The Core i3-4025U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,949 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2410M and Core i3-4025U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4025U — a 41.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-2410M (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i5-2410M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4025U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2410M scores 1,954 against the Core i3-4025U's 1,949 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-2410M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2410M vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4025U.

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core i3-4025U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+53%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,954	1,949
Geekbench 6 Single	444	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	913	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2410M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4025U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core i3-4025U
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-2410M) / not specified (Core i3-4025U). The Core i5-2410M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i3-4025U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.