Pentium Dual Core T2410 vs Core i3-3130M

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 / 2

1,896

0.0%

1,906

+0.5%

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 Core i3-3130M is on rank 22, so the Core i3-3130M 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 Dual Core T2410

#890

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1547%

#891

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1525%

#892

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1400%

#893

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1393%

#894

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1381%

#896

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1333%

#897

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1278%

#898

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1276%

#899

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1242%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-3130M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Dual Core T2410 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i3-3130M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $100 (vs $225), it costs 56% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 124% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-3130M.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i3-3130M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+124%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 Dual Core T2410 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2410 and Core i3-3130M

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.

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3130M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M. The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-3130M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 scores 1,896 against the Core i3-3130M's 1,906 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-3130M.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i3-3130M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,896	1,906

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-3130M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus 1600 on the Core i3-3130M — the Core i3-3130M supports 82.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3130M supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 4 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410) and HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i3-3130M).

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i3-3130M
Socket	P	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	667	1600+140%
Max RAM Capacity	4	32+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium Dual Core T2410) vs true (Core i3-3130M). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.