CPU
GPU
Core i5-580M
Core i3-2375M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-580M is positioned at rank 1215 and the Core i3-2375M is on rank 123, so the Core i3-2375M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-580M
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2375M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-580M | Core i3-2375M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-580M | Core i3-2375M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-580M and Core i3-2375M
Core i5-580M
The Core i5-580M 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 3.33 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: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.
Core i3-2375M
The Core i3-2375M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,978 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-580M and Core i3-2375M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2375M — a 75.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-580M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2375M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-580M scores 1,983 against the Core i3-2375M's 1,978 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-580M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 445 vs 238, a 60.6% lead for the Core i5-580M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-580M vs 3 MB on the Core i3-2375M.
| Feature | Core i5-580M | Core i3-2375M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+122% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+77% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,983 | 1,978 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 445+87% | 238 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-580M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2375M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-2375M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,PM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i5-580M) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2375M).
| Feature | Core i5-580M | Core i3-2375M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-580M) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-580M) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2375M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop, Core i3-2375M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660; Core i3-2375M rivals Pentium 997.
| Feature | Core i5-580M | Core i3-2375M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Thin & Light Laptop |
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