E2-6110
VS
Core i3-2310M

E2-6110 vs Core i3-2310M

AMD

E2-6110

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Core i3-2310M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

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 E2-6110 is positioned at rank 864 and the Core i3-2310M is on rank 1032, so the E2-6110 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 E2-6110

#852
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1426%
#853
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1405%
#854
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1290%
#855
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1284%
#856
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1273%
#858
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1229%
#859
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1178%
#860
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1176%
#861
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1145%
#864
E2-6110
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
100%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#877
Microsoft SQ1
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
98%
#879
Core i5-6440HQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2310M

#1019
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2401%
#1020
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2366%
#1021
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2172%
#1022
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2162%
#1023
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2142%
#1025
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2069%
#1026
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1984%
#1027
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1980%
#1028
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1927%
#1031
Core i5-4400E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $50
100%
#1032
Core i3-2310M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1033
Pentium Dual Core T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
98%
#1036
Core i7-8665UE
MSRP: $409|Avg: $409
97%
#1037
Celeron T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
96%
#1038
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $30
96%
#1041
Core i7-3612QE
MSRP: $426|Avg: $50
95%
#1042
A10-7300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
95%
#1043
Pentium Dual Core T4200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
94%
#1044
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
94%
#1045
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
94%
#1046
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2310M leads in gaming performance. However, the E2-6110 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightE2-6110Core i3-2310M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE2-6110Core i3-2310M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-6110 and Core i3-2310M

AMD

E2-6110

The E2-6110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,234 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Core i3-2310M

The Core i3-2310M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 1,222 points. Launch price was $225.

Processing Power

The E2-6110 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-2310M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the E2-6110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the E2-6110 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310M — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-2310M. The E2-6110 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-2310M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E2-6110 scores 1,234 against the Core i3-2310M's 1,222 — a 1% lead for the E2-6110.

FeatureE2-6110Core i3-2310M
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.5 GHz
2.1 GHz+40%
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+700%
256K (per core)
Process
28 nm-13%
32 nm
Architecture
Beema (2014)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,234
1,222
Geekbench 6 Single
350
Geekbench 6 Multi
658
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Memory & Platform

The E2-6110 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2310M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE2-6110Core i3-2310M
Socket
FT3
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E2-6110) / VT-x (Core i3-2310M). The Core i3-2310M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the E2-6110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2310M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310M rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.

FeatureE2-6110Core i3-2310M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget