Pentium T2310 vs Pentium D 830

CPU

GPU

Pentium T2310

35 WW2007

Pentium D 830

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T2310

625

+1.1%

618

0.0%

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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 Pentium D 830 is on rank 1103, so the Pentium D 830 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 Pentium D 830

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

159038%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

150276%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

109112%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

32871%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

26037%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

22778%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13046%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

12876%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

11723%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

11722%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

11591%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

11279%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11121%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11076%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

10976%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

100%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

98%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

95%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

93%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

91%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

86%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

81%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

75%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

74%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

71%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

64%

#1114

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

64%

#1115

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

64%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

63%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

62%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium D 830 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T2310 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium T2310	Pentium D 830
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($14)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium T2310 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 30% cheaper ($14 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium T2310	Pentium D 830
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+44%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($14)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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

Pentium D 830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T2310 and Pentium D 830

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.

Pentium D 830

The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D 830 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2310 scores 625 against the Pentium D 830's 618 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium T2310. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2310 vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 830.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Pentium D 830
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.46 GHz	3 GHz+105%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	—	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	625+1%	618
Geekbench 6 Single	—	151
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	341

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T2310 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium D 830 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium T2310) vs 16 (Pentium D 830) — the Pentium D 830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Pentium D 830
Socket	PGA478	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x is missing (Pentium T2310) vs None (Pentium D 830). Primary use case: Pentium T2310 targets Mobile, Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop.

Feature	Pentium T2310	Pentium D 830
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	No
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 Pentium D 830 debuted at $316. At current prices ($14 vs $20), the Pentium T2310 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2310 delivers 44.6 pts/$ vs 30.9 pts/$ for the Pentium D 830 — making the Pentium T2310 the 36.4% better value option.