Core i5-560M vs Pentium Dual Core T2410

Core i5-560M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-560M

2 / 4

1,894

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 / 2

1,896

+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 i5-560M is positioned at rank 1121 and the Pentium Dual Core T2410 is on rank 902, so the Pentium Dual Core T2410 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 i5-560M

#1109

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3485%

#1110

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3433%

#1111

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3152%

#1112

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3138%

#1113

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3109%

#1115

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3002%

#1116

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2879%

#1117

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2874%

#1118

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2797%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

98%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

98%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

97%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

97%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

96%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

92%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2410

#890

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1547%

#891

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1525%

#892

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1400%

#893

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1393%

#894

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1381%

#896

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1333%

#897

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1278%

#898

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1276%

#899

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1242%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-560M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-560M	Pentium Dual Core T2410
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 56% cheaper ($100 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-560M	Pentium Dual Core T2410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+125%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($100)

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 i5-560M Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core T2410 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-560M and Pentium Dual Core T2410

Core i5-560M

The Core i5-560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,894 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium Dual Core T2410

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,896 points. Launch price was $69.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i5-560M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T2410's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-560M versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-560M. The Core i5-560M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-560M scores 1,894 against the Pentium Dual Core T2410's 1,896 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2410.

Feature	Core i5-560M	Pentium Dual Core T2410
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+60%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,894	1,896
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	950	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i5-560M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i5-560M versus 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — the Pentium Dual Core T2410 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-560M supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,PM55,QM57 (Core i5-560M) and Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410).

Feature	Core i5-560M	Pentium Dual Core T2410
Socket	PGA988	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	667+22133%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+209715100%	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-560M) vs false (Pentium Dual Core T2410). The Core i5-560M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-560M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-560M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.