Pentium Dual Core T2410 vs Athlon 5370
Pentium Dual Core T2410
Athlon 5370
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 Pentium Dual Core T2410 is positioned at rank 902 and the Athlon 5370 is on rank 545, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2410
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+570%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T2410 and Athlon 5370
Pentium Dual Core T2410
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 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. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,896 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5370 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 5370. The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 5370 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 scores 1,896 against the Athlon 5370's 1,906 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon 5370.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,896 | 1,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 247 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 5370 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus DDR3-1600 on the Athlon 5370 — the Pentium Dual Core T2410 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5370 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium Dual Core T2410) vs 1 (Athlon 5370). Chipset compatibility: Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410) and AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370).
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+22133% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium Dual Core T2410) vs AMD-V (Athlon 5370). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon 5370 debuted at $55. At current prices ($100 vs $15), the Athlon 5370 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2410 delivers 19.0 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 5370 — making the Athlon 5370 the 148.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $55-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $15-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.0 | 127.1+569% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2014 |
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