Core i7-610E vs Core i3-2130

Core i7-610E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Core i3-2130

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-610E

2 / 4

2,071

+0.2%

2,067

0.0%

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 i7-610E is positioned at rank 1125 and the Core i3-2130 is on rank 899, so the Core i3-2130 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 i7-610E

#1113

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3543%

#1114

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3492%

#1115

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3205%

#1116

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3191%

#1117

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3162%

#1119

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3053%

#1120

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2928%

#1121

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2923%

#1122

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2844%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

99%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

99%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

98%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

94%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20809%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19662%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14276%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4301%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3407%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2980%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1707%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1685%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1534%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1534%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1517%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1476%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1455%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1449%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1436%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

98%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

96%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

96%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

96%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

95%

#913

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

95%

#914

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2130 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-610E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-610E	Core i3-2130
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-610E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 71% cheaper ($40 vs $138) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-610E	Core i3-2130
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+246%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)

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 i7-610E Benchmark Check

Core i3-2130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-610E and Core i3-2130

Core i7-610E

The Core i7-610E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 2,071 points. Launch price was $332.

Core i3-2130

The Core i3-2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,067 points. Launch price was $123.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-610E and Core i3-2130 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-610E versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-2130 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-2130 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-610E uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2130 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-610E scores 2,071 against the Core i3-2130's 2,067 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-610E. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-610E vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2130.

Feature	Core i7-610E	Core i3-2130
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	3.4 GHz+34%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,071	2,067
Geekbench 6 Single	—	505

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-610E uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-610E	Core i3-2130
Socket	BGA1288	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-610E) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2130). The Core i3-2130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2000), while the Core i7-610E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2130 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2130 rivals Pentium G860.

Feature	Core i7-610E	Core i3-2130
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 2000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	—	Mainstream Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-610E launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i3-2130 debuted at $138. At current prices ($40 vs $138), the Core i7-610E is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-610E delivers 51.8 pts/$ vs 15.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-2130 — making the Core i7-610E the 110.2% better value option.