Core i7-2710QE vs Ryzen 3 3250U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-2710QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Ryzen 3 3250U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2710QE

4 / 8

3,749

+0.8%

3,718

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-2710QE is positioned at rank 1084 and the Ryzen 3 3250U is on rank 983, so the Ryzen 3 3250U 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 i7-2710QE

#1072

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2958%

#1073

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2914%

#1074

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2675%

#1075

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2663%

#1076

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2639%

#1078

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2548%

#1079

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2444%

#1080

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2440%

#1081

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2374%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

97%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

96%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

94%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3250U

#971

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1973%

#972

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1944%

#973

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1785%

#974

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1777%

#975

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1760%

#977

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1700%

#978

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1630%

#979

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1627%

#980

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1584%

#983

Ryzen 3 3250U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

98%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

97%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

96%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

95%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

94%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

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 Ryzen 3 3250U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-2710QE	Ryzen 3 3250U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2710QE (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-2710QE	Ryzen 3 3250U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ 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 i7-2710QE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3250U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2710QE and Ryzen 3 3250U

Core i7-2710QE

The Core i7-2710QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,749 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 3250U

The Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,718 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2710QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3250U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2710QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-2710QE versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3250U — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3250U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-2710QE uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2710QE scores 3,749 against the Ryzen 3 3250U's 3,718 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-2710QE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2710QE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3250U.

Feature	Core i7-2710QE	Ryzen 3 3250U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	3,749	3,718
Geekbench 6 Single	604	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2710QE uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2710QE	Ryzen 3 3250U
Socket	PGA988	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2710QE) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3250U). The Core i7-2710QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Ryzen 3 3250U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2710QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2710QE rivals Embedded R-Series.