CPU
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Core i7-610E
Phenom II X4 830
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 i7-610E is positioned at rank 1125 and the Phenom II X4 830 is on rank 307, so the Phenom II X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-610E
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-610E | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-610E | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-610E and Phenom II X4 830
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.
Phenom II X4 830
The Phenom II X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,072 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Core i7-610E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 830 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 830 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-610E versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 830 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-610E (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-610E uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X4 830 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-610E scores 2,071 against the Phenom II X4 830's 2,072 — a 0% lead for the Phenom II X4 830. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-610E | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 2.8 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,071 | 2,072 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-610E uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 830 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-610E | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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