Pentium 1403 vs Core i3-2377M

Pentium 1403

2 Cores2 Thrd80 WW2012

Core i3-2377M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 1403

2 / 2

1,851

+0.1%

1,850

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 Pentium 1403 is positioned at rank 404 and the Core i3-2377M is on rank 1151, so the Pentium 1403 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 Pentium 1403

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5614%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1060%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

942%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

727%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

100%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

96%

#404

Pentium 1403

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2377M

#1139

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3965%

#1140

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3907%

#1141

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3586%

#1142

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3570%

#1143

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3538%

#1145

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3416%

#1146

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3276%

#1147

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3270%

#1148

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3182%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

96%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2377M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 1403 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 1403	Core i3-2377M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 1403	Core i3-2377M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Pentium 1403 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2377M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 1403 and Core i3-2377M

Pentium 1403

The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2377M

The Core i3-2377M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 1403 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2377M's 2 cores. The Core i3-2377M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 scores 1,851 against the Core i3-2377M's 1,850 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 1403. L3 cache: 5 MB on the Pentium 1403 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2377M.

Feature	Pentium 1403	Core i3-2377M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+73%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,851	1,850
Geekbench 6 Single	—	238
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	546

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 1403) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-2377M). The Core i3-2377M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium 1403 requires a dedicated GPU.