Pentium Dual Core T3400 vs Core i3-2102

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2102

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17977%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16986%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12333%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3716%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2943%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2575%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1475%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1455%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1325%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1325%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1310%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1275%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1257%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1252%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1241%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

100%

#858

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

100%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

100%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

100%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

100%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

99%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

99%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

98%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

98%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

98%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

97%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

96%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

96%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

96%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2102 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Dual Core T3400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Core i3-2102
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($15)
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 i3-2102 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $89) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Core i3-2102
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+494%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 T3400 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2102 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T3400 and Core i3-2102

Pentium Dual Core T3400

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 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: 2.16 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2102

The Core i3-2102 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,029 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2102's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3400 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2102 — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-2102. The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2102 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T3400 scores 2,026 against the Core i3-2102's 2,029 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-2102.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Core i3-2102
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	3.1 GHz+44%
Base Clock	—	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,026	2,029
Geekbench 6 Single	—	515
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,082

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-2102 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Core i3-2102
Socket	PGA478	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T3400) / VT-x (Core i3-2102). The Core i3-2102 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2102 targets Office Desktop.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Core i3-2102
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 2000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Office Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i3-2102 debuted at $117. At current prices ($89 vs $15), the Core i3-2102 is $74 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T3400 delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 135.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-2102 — making the Core i3-2102 the 142.4% better value option.