Pentium T2310 vs Athlon 64 FX-53

CPU

GPU

Pentium T2310

35 WW2007

Athlon 64 FX-53

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T2310

625

0.0%

645

+3.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 FX-53 is on rank 1135, so the Athlon 64 FX-53 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 T2310

#1210

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7036%

#1211

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6933%

#1212

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6365%

#1213

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6336%

#1214

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6278%

#1216

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6062%

#1217

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5813%

#1218

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5803%

#1219

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5647%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

100%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

97%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

94%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

90%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

80%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

67%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

57%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

51%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-53

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

384833%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

363630%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

264025%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

79540%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

63004%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

55116%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

31568%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

31156%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

28368%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

28365%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

28048%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

27291%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

26910%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

26801%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

26558%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

100%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

91%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

86%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

85%

#1139

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

78%

#1140

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

70%

#1141

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

49%

#1142

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

22%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon 64 FX-53 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium T2310 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium T2310	Athlon 64 FX-53
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($14)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium T2310 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $14 (vs $15), it costs 7% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 4% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Athlon 64 FX-53.

Insight	Pentium T2310	Athlon 64 FX-53
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($14)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 T2310 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 FX-53 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T2310 and Athlon 64 FX-53

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 FX-53

The Athlon 64 FX-53 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Junho 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 645 points. Launch price was $30.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 FX-53 is built on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2310 scores 625 against the Athlon 64 FX-53's 645 — a 3.1% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-53. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-53.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Athlon 64 FX-53
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.46 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	—	Clawhammer (2001−2005)
PassMark	625	645+3%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	350

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T2310 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 FX-53 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium T2310 versus DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-53 — the Pentium T2310 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Athlon 64 FX-53
Socket	PGA478	939
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR-400
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon 64 FX-53 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310) vs None (Athlon 64 FX-53). Primary use case: Pentium T2310 targets Mobile, Athlon 64 FX-53 targets Legacy Desktop.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Athlon 64 FX-53
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x is missing	None
Target Use	Mobile	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium T2310 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-53 debuted at $799. At current prices ($14 vs $15), the Pentium T2310 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2310 delivers 44.6 pts/$ vs 43.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-53 — making the Pentium T2310 the 3.7% better value option.