CPU
GPU
Pentium T2310
Athlon 64 3800+
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 T2310 is positioned at rank 1222 and the Athlon 64 3800+ is on rank 1106, so the Athlon 64 3800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2310
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Venice (2004−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14) | ✅ 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 T2310 and Athlon 64 3800+
Pentium T2310
The Pentium T2310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 3800+
The Athlon 64 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 648 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 3800+ is built on the Venice (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2310 scores 625 against the Athlon 64 3800+'s 648 — a 3.6% lead for the Athlon 64 3800+. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 3800+.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | — | Venice (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 625 | 648+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2310 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3800+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon 64 3800+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310) / not specified (Athlon 64 3800+). Primary use case: Pentium T2310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x is missing | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2310 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 3800+ debuted at $354. At current prices ($14 vs $10), the Athlon 64 3800+ is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2310 delivers 44.6 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 3800+ — making the Athlon 64 3800+ the 36.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Athlon 64 3800+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-58% | $354 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $14 | $10-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.6 | 64.8+45% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2004 |
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