Pentium Dual Core T2410 vs Core i5-2510E

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Core i5-2510E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T2410

2 / 2

1,896

+0.6%

1,884

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 Dual Core T2410 is positioned at rank 902 and the Core i5-2510E is on rank 1131, so the Pentium Dual Core T2410 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 i5-2510E

#1119

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3582%

#1120

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3530%

#1121

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3241%

#1122

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3226%

#1123

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3196%

#1125

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3087%

#1126

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2960%

#1127

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2955%

#1128

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2875%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2510E leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i5-2510E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-2510E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 70% cheaper ($30 vs $100) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i5-2510E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+231%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 i5-2510E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2410 and Core i5-2510E

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 i5-2510E

The Core i5-2510E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,884 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2510E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2510E — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2510E. The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-2510E uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 scores 1,896 against the Core i5-2510E's 1,884 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2410.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i5-2510E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.1 GHz+55%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,896	1,884
Geekbench 6 Single	—	527

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-2510E uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2510E — the Pentium Dual Core T2410 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2510E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410) and HM65,QM67 (Core i5-2510E).

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i5-2510E
Socket	P	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	667+22133%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	4	16 GB+419430300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium Dual Core T2410) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2510E). The Core i5-2510E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2510E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-2510E rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2410	Core i5-2510E
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Pentium Dual Core T2410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i5-2510E debuted at $230. At current prices ($100 vs $30), the Core i5-2510E is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2410 delivers 19.0 pts/$ vs 62.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-2510E — making the Core i5-2510E the 107.2% better value option.