Pentium Gold 4425Y vs Core i3-2310E

CPU

GPU

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Core i3-2310E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 / 4

1,854

+0.5%

1,845

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 Gold 4425Y is positioned at rank 600 and the Core i3-2310E is on rank 1130, so the Pentium Gold 4425Y 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 Gold 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2310E

#1118

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3578%

#1119

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3526%

#1120

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3237%

#1121

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3222%

#1122

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3192%

#1124

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3083%

#1125

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2956%

#1126

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2951%

#1127

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2872%

#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

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%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core i3-2310E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2310E (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core i3-2310E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 Gold 4425Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-2310E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4425Y and Core i3-2310E

Pentium Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

Core i3-2310E

The Core i3-2310E 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: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,845 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 4425Y and Core i3-2310E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310E — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-2310E (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-2310E uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4425Y scores 1,854 against the Core i3-2310E's 1,845 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold 4425Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310E.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core i3-2310E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz+24%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,854	1,845

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2310E uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core i3-2310E
Socket	FCBGA1515	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y) / true (Core i3-2310E). The Core i3-2310E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310E rivals Core i3-2330M.