Core i5-2510E vs Pentium G3220

Core i5-2510E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Pentium G3220

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2510E

2 / 4

1,884

0.0%

1,885

+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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-2510E is positioned at rank 1131 and the Pentium G3220 is on rank 543, so the Pentium G3220 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 i5-2510E

#1119

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3582%

#1120

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3530%

#1121

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3241%

#1122

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3226%

#1123

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3196%

#1125

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3087%

#1126

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2960%

#1127

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2955%

#1128

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2875%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8929%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8437%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6126%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1846%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1462%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1279%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

732%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

723%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

658%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

658%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

651%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

633%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

624%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

622%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

616%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

99%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

99%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

95%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

98%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

97%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

97%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

97%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2510E leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G3220 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Pentium G3220
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3220 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($15 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Pentium G3220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 i5-2510E Benchmark Check

Pentium G3220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2510E and Pentium G3220

Core i5-2510E

The Core i5-2510E 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,884 points. Launch price was $266.

Pentium G3220

The Pentium G3220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2510E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3220's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2510E versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-2510E (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-2510E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3220 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2510E scores 1,884 against the Pentium G3220's 1,885 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3220. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Pentium G3220
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,884	1,885
Geekbench 6 Single	527	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2510E uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3220 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Pentium G3220 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Pentium G3220
Socket	PGA988	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2510E) vs VT-x (Pentium G3220). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2510E) and HD Graphics (Pentium G3220) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2510E targets Embedded, Pentium G3220 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2510E rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Pentium G3220
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Embedded	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2510E launched at $230 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220 debuted at $54. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Pentium G3220 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2510E delivers 62.8 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220 — making the Pentium G3220 the 66.7% better value option.