Pentium D 830 vs Pentium T2310

CPU

GPU

Pentium D 830

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3 GHz2005

Pentium T2310

35 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 830

2 / 2

618

0.0%

625

+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 D 830 is positioned at rank 1103 and the Pentium T2310 is on rank 1222, so the Pentium D 830 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 D 830

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

159038%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

150276%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

109112%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

32871%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

26037%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

22778%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13046%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

12876%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

11723%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

11722%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

11591%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

11279%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11121%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11076%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

10976%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

100%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

98%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

95%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

93%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

91%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

86%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

81%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

75%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

74%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

71%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

64%

#1114

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

64%

#1115

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

64%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

63%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

62%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2310

#1210

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7036%

#1211

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6933%

#1212

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6365%

#1213

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6336%

#1214

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6278%

#1216

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6062%

#1217

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5813%

#1218

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5803%

#1219

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5647%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

100%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

97%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

94%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

90%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

80%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

67%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

57%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

51%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium D 830 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T2310 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium D 830	Pentium T2310
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($14)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium T2310 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 30% cheaper ($14 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D 830	Pentium T2310
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+44%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($14)

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 D 830 Benchmark Check

Pentium T2310 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 830 and Pentium T2310

Pentium D 830

The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium T2310

The Pentium T2310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D 830 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium D 830 scores 618 against the Pentium T2310's 625 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium T2310. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 830 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310.

Feature	Pentium D 830	Pentium T2310
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	3 GHz	—
Base Clock	3 GHz+105%	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	90 nm	65 nm-28%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	—
PassMark	618	625+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	151	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	341	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 830 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T2310 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium D 830) vs 0 (Pentium T2310) — the Pentium D 830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium D 830	Pentium T2310
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium D 830) vs VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310). Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop, Pentium T2310 targets Mobile.

Feature	Pentium D 830	Pentium T2310
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	VT-x is missing
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D 830 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Pentium T2310 debuted at $150. At current prices ($20 vs $14), the Pentium T2310 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 830 delivers 30.9 pts/$ vs 44.6 pts/$ for the Pentium T2310 — making the Pentium T2310 the 36.4% better value option.