CPU
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Pentium N3510
Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 N3510 is positioned at rank 1180 and the Athlon II X2 270u is on rank 897, so the Athlon II X2 270u offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1518%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3510 and Athlon II X2 270u
Pentium N3510
The Pentium N3510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 points. Launch price was $161.
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3510 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X2 270u offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium N3510 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3510 scores 1,040 against the Athlon II X2 270u's 1,045 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3510 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,040 | 1,045 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 531 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3510 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3510) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office/Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3510 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 270u debuted at $68. At current prices ($161 vs $10), the Athlon II X2 270u is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3510 delivers 6.5 pts/$ vs 104.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 270u — making the Athlon II X2 270u the 176.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $68-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $10-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 104.5+1508% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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