CPU
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Pentium N3510
Core 2 Duo E8300
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 Core 2 Duo E8300 is on rank 1060, so the Core 2 Duo E8300 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 Core 2 Duo E8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+704%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3510 and Core 2 Duo E8300
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.
Core 2 Duo E8300
The Core 2 Duo E8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,039 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3510 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo E8300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 versus 2.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8300 — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8300 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.83 GHz). The Pentium N3510 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3510 scores 1,040 against the Core 2 Duo E8300's 1,039 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium N3510. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3510 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E8300.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.83 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.83 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,040 | 1,039 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 345 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 771 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3510 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| 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) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8300 targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3510 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($161 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo E8300 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3510 delivers 6.5 pts/$ vs 52.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8300 — making the Core 2 Duo E8300 the 155.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161-1% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $20-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 52.0+700% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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