Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs Core i3-2310M

CPU

GPU

Pentium Dual Core T4300

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

Core i3-2310M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T4300

2 / 2

1,232

+0.8%

1,222

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 T4300 is positioned at rank 1127 and the Core i3-2310M is on rank 1032, so the Core i3-2310M 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 T4300

#1115

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3574%

#1116

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3521%

#1117

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3233%

#1118

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3218%

#1119

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3189%

#1121

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3079%

#1122

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2952%

#1123

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2948%

#1124

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2868%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

100%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#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%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2310M

#1019

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1020

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1021

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1022

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1023

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1025

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1026

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1027

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1028

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1031

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1032

Core i3-2310M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1033

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1036

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1037

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1041

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4300	Core i3-2310M
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4300	Core i3-2310M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T4300 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2310M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Core i3-2310M

Pentium Dual Core T4300

The Pentium Dual Core T4300 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2310M

The Core i3-2310M 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 1,222 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T4300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2310M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310M — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-2310M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 scores 1,232 against the Core i3-2310M's 1,222 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310M.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4300	Core i3-2310M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,232	1,222
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	658

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-2310M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Core i3-2310M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs 16 (Core i3-2310M) — the Core i3-2310M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4300	Core i3-2310M
Socket	P	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs VT-x (Core i3-2310M). The Core i3-2310M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile, Core i3-2310M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310M rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.