Core i7-4510U vs Core i3-3250T

Core i7-4510U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Core i3-3250T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4510U

2 / 4

2,634

0.0%

2,650

+0.6%

Celeron N2810

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i7-4510U is positioned at rank 66 and the Core i3-3250T is on rank 811, so the Core i7-4510U 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 i7-4510U

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#54

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#55

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#56

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#57

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#58

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#60

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#61

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

184%

#62

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#63

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3250T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16235%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15341%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11139%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3356%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2658%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2325%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1332%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1314%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1197%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1197%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1183%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1151%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1135%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1131%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1120%

#811

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

100%

#812

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

100%

#814

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

99%

#815

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

99%

#816

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#817

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

98%

#818

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

98%

#819

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

97%

#820

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

97%

#821

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

97%

#822

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

97%

#823

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

97%

#824

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-4510U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-3250T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-4510U	Core i3-3250T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3250T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 96% cheaper ($15 vs $393) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-4510U	Core i3-3250T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2536%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ 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 i7-4510U Benchmark Check

Core i3-3250T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4510U and Core i3-3250T

Core i7-4510U

The Core i7-4510U 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,634 points. Launch price was $393.

Core i3-3250T

The Core i3-3250T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 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: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,650 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4510U and Core i3-3250T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-4510U versus 3 GHz on the Core i3-3250T — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4510U (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-4510U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3250T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4510U scores 2,634 against the Core i3-3250T's 2,650 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-3250T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-4510U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3250T.

Feature	Core i7-4510U	Core i3-3250T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,634	2,650
Geekbench 6 Single	880	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4510U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3250T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-3250T 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. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i7-4510U) vs 16 (Core i3-3250T) — the Core i3-3250T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i7-4510U) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Core i3-3250T).

Feature	Core i7-4510U	Core i3-3250T
Socket	FCBGA1168	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4510U) / not specified (Core i3-3250T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i7-4510U) and Intel HD Graphics 2500 (Core i3-3250T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4510U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-4510U rivals A10-7300.