CPU
GPU
Pentium T2310
Atom E3827
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 Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Atom E3827 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 Atom E3827
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2310 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2310 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Atom E3827
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.
Atom E3827
The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom E3827 is built on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2310 scores 625 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 6.2% lead for the Atom E3827. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310 vs 0 kB on the Atom E3827.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.75 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | — | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 625 | 665+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2310 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium T2310 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Atom E3827 — the Atom E3827 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3827 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium T2310) vs 4 (Atom E3827) — the Atom E3827 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3L-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310) / not specified (Atom E3827). The Atom E3827 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium T2310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T2310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium T2310 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x is missing | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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