CPU
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Pentium N3510
Pentium G630T
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 Pentium G630T is on rank 942, so the Pentium G630T 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 Pentium G630T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+965%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Pentium G630T
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.
Pentium G630T
The Pentium G630T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3510 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G630T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium G630T — a 14% clock advantage for the Pentium G630T (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium N3510 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G630T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3510 scores 1,040 against the Pentium G630T's 1,032 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium N3510. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3510 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,040 | 1,032 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3510 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G630T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3510 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Pentium G630T debuted at $79. At current prices ($161 vs $15), the Pentium G630T is $146 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3510 delivers 6.5 pts/$ vs 68.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G630T — making the Pentium G630T the 165.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $79-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $15-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 68.8+958% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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