Pentium 2127U vs Core i3-350M

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Core i3-350M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 2127U

2 / 2

1,076

0.0%

1,088

+1.1%

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 2127U is positioned at rank 403 and the Core i3-350M is on rank 17, so the Core i3-350M 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 2127U

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

97%

#391

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

545%

#392

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

537%

#393

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

493%

#394

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

491%

#395

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

487%

#397

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

470%

#398

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

451%

#399

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

450%

#400

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

438%

#403

Pentium 2127U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-350M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

135%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

133%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

122%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

121%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

120%

#11

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

116%

#12

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

111%

#13

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

111%

#14

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

108%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

100%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

99%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

98%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

84%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

84%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

80%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

80%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

79%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

79%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

78%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2127U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-350M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 2127U	Core i3-350M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 2127U	Core i3-350M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 2127U Benchmark Check

Core i3-350M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2127U and Core i3-350M

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Core i3-350M

The Core i3-350M 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 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 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: 1,088 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 2127U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-350M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U versus 0.27 GHz on the Core i3-350M — a 150.2% clock advantage for the Pentium 2127U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Pentium 2127U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-350M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2127U scores 1,076 against the Core i3-350M's 1,088 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-350M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 2127U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-350M.

Feature	Pentium 2127U	Core i3-350M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+604%	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.26 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,076	1,088+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	280
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	650

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2127U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-350M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 2127U	Core i3-350M
Socket	BGA1023	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 2127U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-350M). The Core i3-350M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-350M targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-350M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.